Federal disaster assistance has been approved for certain areas in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement on Thursday, stating that at least 19 counties will receive funding. The funding is intended to repair infrastructure that was damaged by major flooding in July.

The affected counties are located in southwest Texas. Governor Abbott's announcement confirms that federal aid will be provided to support repair efforts in these areas. Further details about the approved assistance and the impacted counties can be found through the original source.

The announcement marks a significant step in the recovery process for the affected regions.