Texas asks the Treasury for tax deadline relief after July storms in 62 counties

Oct. 15, 2026 — Gov. Greg Abbott asked U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to suspend federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waive late fees for taxpayers in 62 counties hit by storms and flooding that began July 14, his office said. A federal major disaster declaration approved Sept. 1 covers 23 of those counties.

The wall: The Treasury's response was not available.

Tier: Confirmed (based on the governor's office release)

Sources

• Office of the Texas Governor, Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Tax Relief For Texans Impacted By July Storms (Oct. 15, 2026)

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