Texas Border Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) thanked President Trump for issuing a disaster declaration for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties in response to flooding and rain that devastated the region in March of this year. The Congressman, in concert with local officials across the 34th Congressional District, requested federal relief for the Rio Grande Valley following widespread property damage to the area.
“I thank President Trump for granting a major disaster declaration for our region,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “I hope that FEMA will swiftly deliver desperately needed aid and relief to our communities. I will continue to work with federal, state and local officials to ensure those affected by this disaster receive the necessary resources to begin the recovery and rebuilding process.”
This declaration comes after an April 29, 2025, letter Congressman Gonzalez sent where he urged the President to immediately issue a declaration and empower FEMA to dispense urgently needed assistance. Congressman Gonzalez wrote to Texas Governor Greg Abbott on March 28, 2025, urging him to issue a disaster declaration, and an April 17, 2025, letter from Governor Abbott to President Trump, requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration. South Texans have been waiting over two months for a determination and final decision from the Trump administration.
