Trump has said this week he wants to overhaul FEMA. While Texas has relied heavily on College Station for disaster relief, FEMA also plays a big role.

Trump calls for shutting down FEMA even as red states collect top funds - Trump supporters could end up hurt the worst

Although President Donald Trump has floated eliminating FEMA with an executive order, he does not have unilateral authority, according to federal law.

KYLE, Texas — The city of Kyle has been awarded a $1.3 million Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). Kyle City Council voted to accept the grant during a Tuesday, Jan. 7 meeting.

The new president doesn’t appear interested in overhauling or reforming FEMA, only in eliminating the agency altogether.

The city of Kyle will be installing eight new permanent generators at critical water system sites after accepting a $1.3 million FEMA grant.

President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that states should “take care of their own problems” rather than rely on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover after natural disasters.

SWANNANOA, N.C. — President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a trip to disaster zones Friday, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation’s central organization for responding to disasters.

A majority of direct FEMA assistance since 2015 has gone to states such as Florida, Louisiana and Texas, which have been hit with several natural disasters, according to federal records.

The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.

Biden mentioned a FEMA program through which fire victims can receive a one-time $770 payment, but there are other forms of federal aid available.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — President Donald Trump suggested signing an order to "get rid of FEMA" in Asheville, North Carolina Friday morning as he discussed relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene and visited families affected.