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Texas lawmakers will start working on their response to the state’s deadly flooding when they meet later this month in a special session. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this week ordered the Legislature to consider a series of topics related to the storm, starting with improving and strengthening early warning systems and emergency communications.
Officials in Kerr County, where the majority of the deaths from the July 4 flash floods occurred, have yet to detail what actions they took in the early hours of the disaster.
Texas Democratic Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett have demanded details and documents from federal agencies tasked with tracking and responding to disasters following the devastating floods in Texas Hill Country,
The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour the Texas flood devastation and the State Department begins laying employees.
Governor Abbott updates on Texas flood response with over 2,200 personnel deployed and various assistance measures in place.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lashed out at CNN after it reported she delayed signing off on vital federal aid for areas of Texas devastated by flash flooding. Speaking to Fox News’ Fox & Friends,
Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.