SAN SABA COUNTY, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the deadline for those who were affected by the deadly flooding over the Fourth of July weekend to apply for assistance has now been extended.

According to the Governor's Office, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received federal approval to extend the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) relating to the floods an extra 25 days.

"Texans who qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance will now have until Sept. 29 to apply," said Governor Abbott. "By extending the Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline, more hardworking Texans will have the resources and support they need to rebuild. Texas remains resolute in support of these communities as they work to heal and recover."

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