There are currently no declared disasters in the State of Texas. This page will be updated to include any future events for which the Governor officially declares a state of disaster.
Governor Abbott issued a proclamation declaring a state of disaster in a certain number of counties based on the existence of wildfires that pose an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property.
The proclamation, dated Feb. 27, 2024, included these counties: Archer, Armstrong, Bailey, Baylor, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Collingsworth, Cottle, Crosby, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Fannin, Floyd, Foard, Garza, Gray, Gregg, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Harrison, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Kent, King, Knox, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Moore, Motley, Nacogdoches, Newton, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Stonewall, Swisher, Terry, Throckmorton, Upshur, Wheeler, Wichita, Wilbarger, Yoakum, and Young Counties.
Taxpayers affected by the disaster may be eligible for an extension of time to file and pay taxes due. Extensions are available upon request only. Please provide the following information to ExtensionRequests@cpa.texas.gov to request an extension to file and pay your taxes:
Please contact our office at 800-252-5555 if you need assistance.
The Comptroller’s office will waive the bond requirement for distributors, importers and transporters for licenses issued to provide fuel in Texas in response to the declared natural disaster regarding the recent wildfires — effective until March 22, 2024.
Effective Feb. 23 through March 22, 2024, the state restrictions on the use of dyed diesel fuel for vehicles on Texas roadways are lifted, and requirements to pay the state motor fuel tax on dyed diesel are suspended. Although federal tax is still due, we have secured a temporary waiver of penalties from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Please see the IRS’ March 7 news release for more details.
A person who paid tax on clear diesel fuel but used it between Feb. 23, 2024, and March 22, 2024, for off-highway and disaster relief efforts within the declared disaster counties can request a refund. Read more about requesting Motor Fuels Tax Refunds.
The Governor's office also issued a temporary waiver to suspend licensing requirements of the IFTA when needed relief supplies and fuel are delivered into Texas by truck. This waiver will be in effect until March 22, at which point the Comptroller’s office, in conjunction with the Governor's office, will determine whether the waiver should be extended.