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Special committee of Texas lawmakers meets to tackle flood relief, disaster preparedness
A panel of Texas House and Senate lawmakers hold a joint meeting Wednesday where they’ll discuss the state’s response to the ...
LIVE BLOG: Texas lawmakers hold hearing on disaster preparedness
The first hearing of the committee will discuss the state's response to the flooding, the state's disaster preparedness more ...
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A ‘long way to go’: Texas lawmakers meet to tackle flood relief, prep for future natural disasters
A panel of Texas House and Senate lawmakers are holding a joint meeting today where they’re discussing the state’s response to the devastating July 4 flash flooding that left more than 130 dead.
The Texas Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows created the Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, which will meet jointly. The Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster ...
Texas lawmakers largely ignored recommendations aimed at helping rural areas like Kerr County prepare for flooding
Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, ...