July 16, 2025
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding – Key Information for Texas
The President declared a state of emergency and on July 08, 2025, Secretary Kennedy of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) declared that a public health emergency (PHE) exists in the state of Texas and authorized waivers and modifications under §1135 of the Social Security Act.
These actions and flexibilities are retroactive to July 2, 2025, for the state of Texas.
Visit the List of Public Health Emergency Declarations webpage for more information![]()
Get more information about CGS Disaster Resources.

