President Biden approves major disaster declaration in Texas
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President Joe Biden stands on stage during a break in a televised town hall event at Pabst Theater, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Milwaukee.Evan Vucci/AP
President Joe Biden on Saturday approved a major disaster declaration in Texas, a step that allows people and businesses affected by the devastating winter storm to seek federal assistance.
Gov. Greg Abbott requested on Thursday the major disaster declaration for all counties in Texas, according to a statement from his office. The Biden administration approved individual assistance in 77 counties and public assistance for emergency protective measures in all 254 counties.