Texas News Texas, Cities Set To Reap $15 Billion In Federal Pandemic Relief By Texas Standard Published May 12, 2021 at 11:08 AM CDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Firefighters from Austin Fire Department Station 22 wear protective face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT The state’s estimated loss due to the pandemic amounted to just $4 billion, but cities have plans for the extra revenue, including more pay for first responders.