Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott visited Center Point Independent School District (CISD) to distribute laptops to students most affected by the severe Fourth of July floods. The initiative aims to help these students continue their education as recovery efforts proceed.
“Today, as children return to school, we want make sure they have every tool available to them to help them succeed,” said Governor Abbott. “We know how essential a laptop is to the education process, and that’s why we are proud to join AT&T and Compudopt to ensure you all have access to your very own laptop.”
The donation was made possible through a partnership involving AT&T, Compudopt, The Center Point Alliance for Progress, CISD, and The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
During his remarks at the event, Governor Abbott highlighted the importance of supporting families who suffered losses in the flooding. He praised their resilience and thanked all organizations involved for providing resources that allow students to stay connected in a digital learning environment. Governor Abbott also met with affected families during his visit.
Governor Abbott has taken several actions in response to recent flooding across Texas. These include extending deadlines for FEMA Individual Assistance registration and working with local organizations like the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund on financial aid distribution. Over $40 million has been committed toward long-term flood relief efforts through partnerships such as those with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Additionally, federal disaster declarations have been requested or secured for multiple counties impacted by flooding events.
The state has provided various forms of support: reopening infrastructure like Cow Creek Bridge, securing eligibility for SNAP replacement benefits in additional counties, launching emotional support services such as the Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line, and making funding available through programs like the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Hospitals in Kerrville and Llano received over $1.9 million in grant funding due to flood impacts.
State officials have continued surveying damage alongside federal partners—including members of the National Guard Bureau—and meeting with first responders and residents in affected communities throughout Central and West Texas.
