Glenn Hegar
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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Disaster Relief Information


This page provides information for taxpayers who have been impacted by recent disasters in Texas. We have included links to disaster declarations issued by the Governor and information regarding tax relief for taxpayers in affected counties, if available. Events are listed in order of occurrence with most recent events listed first.

Recent Disasters in Texas

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.

Previous Events

Texas Wildfires, Feb. 27, 2024

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.

Request an Extension

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:

  • Taxpayer name
  • Taxpayer number
  • Tax type(s) for which the extension is requested
  • Affected filing period(s)
  • Name and phone number of the person making the request

Please contact our office at 800-252-5555 if you need assistance.

Distributor, Importer and Transporter Licenses

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.

  • Distributors, importers and transporters should submit their applications (PDF) electronically to FuelsTax@cpa.texas.gov.
  • Applicants should include “Texas Wildfires” in the subject line of the email so we can route and process applications quickly. Applicants also should state in the email that they understand the license is temporary and they will remit any taxes due.
  • We will process applications within one business day of receipt. Once processed, licenses will be available through our online Fuels License Search tool.
  • We will close out the temporary licenses for these taxpayers after March 22, 2024.

Temporary Waiver for Sale or Use of Dyed Diesel Fuel

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.

Refund Claims

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.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

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.