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Texas' special session starts Monday. Here are the major issues, from a THC ban to flood relief
Gov. Greg Abbott named nearly 20 issues to the special session agenda, including flood relief, hemp THC restrictions and ...
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Plans for flood warning system floundered before Hill Country floods, witnesses tell legislative flood committee
Lawmakers serving on special committees investigating deadly floods blasted a river authority for failing to build a flood ...
City Officials: SAFD Radios Not to Blame in Flood Response Communication Issues
One of the biggest revelations came from Chief Nim Kidd, head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and a former San ...
Texas flood underscores flaws in local emergency preparedness
The first Legislative hearing into the July Fourth floods revealed gaps in training and communications. It also countered ...
Major communication failures hampered Hill Country disaster response
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to examine the catastrophic July 4th flooding that ...
Texas Governor Says He'll Introduce Flood Items at Special Session
Governor Greg Abbott will introduce flood preparedness legislation at Monday's special session following deadly July 4th ...
Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session after deadly Central Texas floods
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.