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Texas lawmakers focus on disaster preparedness after deadly flood

In the wake of a devastating flood that claimed 107 lives in Kerr County, Texas lawmakers are convening a special session to address disaster preparedness.

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Texas Flooding: Lawmakers to scrutinize disaster response

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What’s on the table as Texas scrambles to prevent future floods

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Texas Lawmakers Will Debate Flood Response, Redistricting and Other Issues

As Texas legislators sit for a month-long special session, the devastating Hill Country floods are top of mind.

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Hundreds were reported missing after Texas floods. Most of them were found safe

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Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda, demanding more focus on flood relief

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Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster

“We need to find out what happened. We need to know for us to go forward and make sure that we prevent the loss of life on the scale,” said José Menéndez, a Democrat state senator, who will be on the...

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First OK Task Force team sent to Texas for flooding search, back home

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FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns, Citing Agency ‘Chaos’, Colleagues Said

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Texas Lawmakers Largely Ignored Recommendations Aimed at Helping Rural Areas Like Kerr County Prepare for Flooding

Lexi Churchill and Lomi Kriel, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues.

Poor coordination hampered flood response, Texas official tells lawmakers

Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and representatives from the Upper Guadalupe River Authority are expected to testify.

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Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods, scrutinize state emergency response

FILE - An American flag is placed on a stump flies in Kerrville, Texas on July 8 ... for the devastation caused by deadly July 4 floods that have killed at least 136 people. The head of the Texas emergency management department offered elected officials ...

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Texas Floods Could Worsen Housing Market Issues

The recent flash floods in central Texas impacted thousands of homes and laid bare the challenges facing local homeowners, including rising insurance rates.