President Donald Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration for Texas following severe flooding that began on July 12 and continues to impact parts of the state. FEMA Disaster Relief Kicks In for TexasThe declaration allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate federal disaster relief efforts and provide assistance to state, tribal and local agencies responding to the flooding. Brandon Bell, Getty Images Brandon Bell, Getty ImagesThe emergency declaration covers 28 Texas counties, including Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Brewster, Comal, Crockett, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Mason, Maverick, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson and Zavala. Brandon Bell, Getty Images Brandon Bell, Getty ImagesRoland W. Jackson has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee federal response efforts in the affected areas. Brandon Bell, Getty Images Brandon Bell, Getty ImagesFEMA.govGet our free mobile appIn Memoriam: 2026 Deaths A look at those we've lost in 2026.