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Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Tax Relief For Texans Impacted By July Storms

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Added to The State & Nation: October 15, 2026

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, to postpone federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waive related penalties, interest and other charges for taxpayers affected by storms that began July 14. His letter seeks relief for 62 counties in the state disaster proclamation: 23 included in the federal major-disaster declaration approved September 1 and 39 additional counties. The release and letter describe a request; they do not announce Treasury approval, a new filing date or instructions for claiming relief.

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