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Special committee of Texas lawmakers meets to tackle flood relief, disaster preparedness

In the aftermath of the disaster, Gov. Greg Abbott said he’d put flood-related items at the top of the Texas Legislature’s packed special session agenda.

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Texas Legislature special session: Lawmakers address flood relief, emergency preparedness and more

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Lawmakers focusing on flood preparedness during special session

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

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Texas Democrats demand flood relief take priority over redistricting in special session

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Texas House of Representatives selects redistricting committee members

“Anytime you hear them talk about redistricting, especially if it’s in the middle of the cycle, all this is about political games and trying to destroy our democracy,” Wu said.

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Day 1 of Texas special session starts with Democrats signaling they could flee over redistricting

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Texas Democrats consider breaking quorum, other strategies as special session launches

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Texas flooding unpredictable, unmanageable, state emergency management chief says

The flood disaster that struck Texas over Independence Day weekend was beyond the state’s ability to predict or fully manage, the state emergency management chief told the legislature on Wednesday. “People are going to ask,

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Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing decisions by local officials or assigning blame over the tragedy that killed at least 136 people, a top Republican leading the effort said Wednesday.

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Texas Flooding: Lawmakers to scrutinize disaster response

Texas lawmakers are set to convene Wednesday to examine the state's response to recent flash flooding and assess overall disaster preparedness.

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Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the flash flooding that killed at least 135 people.

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The Texas Legislature will hold hearings on the July 4th flooding disaster Wednesday. Will lawmakers get answers?

A Texas senator talks about what the legislature can and can't do as lawmakers look for answers following the July 4th flooding disaster.