Governor Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on July 14, 2026.
$Abbott requests temporary suspension of federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waiver of late fees and penalties for taxpayers in all 62 counties affected by July storms.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's campaign meet-and-greet in Hallsville was moved from Gold Hall to First Baptist Church of Hallsville's Family Life Center due to serious plumbing issues at the original venue.
Dan Patrick, Republican Lt. Gov., scheduled campaign event speaker; Mary Napps, Harrison County Republican chair; Vikki Goodwin, Democratic state Rep., Patrick's opponent in November general election