Abbott to discuss multi-million-dollar housing relief during Thursday visit to Kerrville

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected in Kerrville Thursday where he will be announcing a multi-million-dollar pledge addressing housing needs in the wake of the July 4 floods.  Abbott also plans to highlight community leaders and nonprofit organizations at a press conference scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Dallas Dautry Memorial Pavilion, underscoring the importance of coordinated efforts in recovery and rebuilding.

He will be joined by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.  Over the past month, the foundation has raised more than $100 million to aid flood-affected communities.  To date, it has allocated $10.8 million to frontline organizations and awarded grants to 17 volunteer fire departments, including those in Center Point, Ingram, and Hunt.  The new initiative will expand the foundation’s focus to include housing projects, aiming to ensure that relief reaches those most in need efficiently.

The foundation and the governor’s office say the new funding will target recovery in a way that is direct, timely, and responsive to community needs, building on lessons learned from the July floods and previous disaster relief efforts.