Texans at risk of being evicted from their homes will be getting help, thanks to money from the federal CARES Act.

Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced the allocation of $167 million from the CARES Act for "targeted rental assistance."  Another $4.2 million will go towards providing legal help for eligible Texans. 

"The Texas Eviction Diversion Program is crucial to our state's response to COVID-19, and it will help many families recover from the impact of the pandemic without the looming threat of eviction," Abbott said in a release. "The innovative partnership, coupled with the renters assistance provided through the CARES Act funding, will strengthen our economic recovery efforts and provide a lifeline to renters and property owners alike."

The money will let state agencies such as the Supreme Court of Texas, the Office of Court Administration, and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs team with local governments, organizations, and the Texas Eviction Diversion Program to assist renters with avoiding eviction by helping them catch up on rent.