AUSTIN, Texas - Top Texas Republicans are criticizing the Trump administration's $44 billion disaster aid request.
On the heels of a trip to Washington, Gov. Greg Abbott said it's far from what he wanted.
"Completely inadequate for the needs of the State of Texas," Abbott said at a Friday press conference.
Abbott has requested $61 billion for Texas alone. But the state would split the $44 billion figure with storm-ravaged Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Texas' senior senator said the Lone Star State is getting the short end of the stick.
"We're not going to be asking to be treated any better than anybody else, but we're sure not going to tolerate being treated worse," Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX, said.
But the White House is defending the number.
"I don't think $44 billion is a low amount, and my guess is if you ask any average citizen across this country, they wouldn't feel like it's low either," White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said at a press briefing Friday.
While Texas waits for Congress to approve that funding and figure out how to pay for it, the state can count on a $5 billion aid package from HUD.
"This is to meet the unmet housing needs here in the state of Texas," said HUD Deputy Secretary Pam Patenaude.
The money will go to repairing storm-damaged homes and for temporary housing for displaced victims.
Texas' land office said it'll hit the ground running once the money arrives.
"We're working hard. We've already drafted a preliminary draft of our action plan," Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said.
Meanwhile, Texas' leaders urge more funding from Washington.
"Now's the time to follow through, and to demonstrate that they're up to their previous commitments and the commitments they've made time and time again," Sen. Cornyn said.