Commissioner Rich Paces Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County

News / Flood Recovery  •  Estimated reading time: 3 min

Today, Kerr County Precinct 2 Commissioner Rich Paces formally sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting approval of Governor Greg Abbott's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration following the devastating July 2026 floods.

In the letter, Commissioner Paces describes the extensive damage to homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and private roads throughout Kerr County. He explains that many families are recovering from a second major flood in just one year and emphasizes that local resources alone are not sufficient to meet the recovery needs.

Commissioner Paces respectfully requests approval of Governor Abbott's disaster declaration, including:

• Public Assistance for state and local recovery
• Individual Assistance for affected residents
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program activation
• U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan assistance
• Disaster-related federal tax relief

In closing, Commissioner Paces asks for swift federal action so Kerr County families, businesses, and communities can begin rebuilding as quickly as possible.

Commissioner Paces remains committed to working with local, state, and federal leaders to secure every available resource for the citizens of Kerr County.

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— Rich Paces, Kerr County Commissioner, Precinct 2