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Officials urge Texans to file flood claims, document damage after recent flooding
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Olivia Dague , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
As thousands of Texans face flood damage to their homes, a Texas Department of Insurance spokesperson urged people to document losses and damages and file claims immediately. Mistie Hinote, a spokesperson with the TDI, said homeowners should first determine whether to file with their homeowners i...
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Key takeaway Because President Donald Trump has declared the event a major disaster , residents in 29 counties — including Kerr, Kendall, Bexar, Uvalde and La Salle counties — may qualify for federal aid through FEMA.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As thousands of Texans face flood damage to their homes, a Texas Department of Insurance spokesperson urged people to document losses and damages and file claims immediately. Mistie Hinote, a spokesperson with the TDI, said homeowners should first determine whether to file with their homeowners i...
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