Governor Abbott, in partnership with Texas House and Senate leaders, authorized funding to assist cities and counties with the, up to, 10 percent local cost share associated with debris removal under FEMA’s Public Assistance disaster grant program.

Jurisdictions listed on the presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey (DR-4332) are eligible for this funding to assist with federally approved projects for debris removal.

The following fact sheet answers important questions about the cost share and what local officials need to do in order to receive it:

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Here is the Request for Public Assistance form referenced in the fact sheet:

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