The following information may be helpful to anyone who suffered a loss as a result of natural disasters.

♦  Disaster Remediation -- Important Statutory Requirement

• HB1711 passed in 2011 by the Texas Legislature and is included in Chapter 58 of the Texas Business & Commerce Code.  The law applies to disaster remediation contractors, which is identified as those engaged in the removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition, reconstruction, or other treatment of improvements to real property performed because of damage or destruction to that property caused by a natural disaster. As tragic floods and other devastation subsides and the rebuilding begins, TAB members must be aware of the statutory contract limits on those who have not had a business address for at least one year in the county or adjoining county of the disaster. Ignoring these requirements could result in a deceptive trade practices violation. 

♦ Disaster Assistance Portal

♦  Office of Governor Greg Abbott

♦  EPA National Preparedness

♦  Red Cross | 800-RED-CROSS

♦  Salvation Army USA  |  800-SAL-ARMY

♦  Texas Attorney General - Disaster and Emergency Scams

• How to Report Disaster Scams (Price Gouging & Door-to-Door Contractors) to Texas Attorney General

♦  Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

♦  Declared Natural Disasters & Emergencies TAX Help (Comptroller Office)

• To request a tax extension, call the Comptroller's Taxpayer Services line at 800-252-5555 or email ExtensionRequests@cpa.texas.gov

♦  Texas Department of Motor Vehicles - Water Damaged Vehicles

♦  Texas Department of Public Safety  |  (512) 424-2138

♦  Texas Department of Agriculture STAR Fund

♦  Texas Hurricane Center

♦  Feeding Texas

♦  Better Business Bureau

♦  Disaster Relief Resources

♦  National Disaster Recovery Framework

If your insurance policy information has been lost, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) can help you locate your agent or insurance company. Call TDI’s Consumer Help Line at (800) 252-3439 for assistance.

To talk to a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress from the storm, call the Disaster Distress Line at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.