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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to President Trump expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's request for additional federal support for disaster relief. This relief would be critical to addressing the damage caused by the recent severe flooding in several South Texas counties, including Hidalgo County.

In the letter, De La Cruz writes: 

"Dear President Trump,

I understand that the State of Texas has requested an emergency disaster declaration through the Office of the Governor in response to the severe weather conditions that have impacted several counties in South Texas, including Hidalgo County.

Governor Abbott and local authorities have concluded that the scale of this storm has exceeded the capacity of both local and state emergency resources. As a result, additional federal support is urgently needed to protect public health and the livelihoods of many South Texans displaced by the storms. The lingering damage to property and critical infrastructure continues to cause severe problems for South Texas residents.

I am thankful for your attention to this situation and respectfully urge you to approve all available federal resources to aid Texas in a timely manner. I stand ready to work with relevant agencies, including FEMA, to ensure aid is delivered to our communities that need it most.

Thank you for your leadership and immediate attention to this matter.

Sincerely, 

Monica De La Cruz

Member of Congress

15th District of Texas"