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Texas officials deflect mounting questions about response to deadly flood

CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 10 – At least 119 dead and over 160 missing after extreme rainfall and drought worsened flooding in Central Texas, with 2,000 rescue personnel involved in search efforts, officials said.

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a special legislative session starting July 21 in Austin to address 18 agenda items including flood relief and regulatory measures.
  • The session was prompted by devastating flash floods along the Guadalupe River on July 4 that killed over 100 people and left more than 160 missing, raising concerns about emergency response systems.
  • Agenda items direct lawmakers to improve flood warning systems, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, relief funding, regulate THC products, redraw congressional districts, and eliminate the STAAR test.
  • In response to recent flooding along the Guadalupe River and amid criticism of National Weather Service alerts, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed that the state will cover the costs of installing warning sirens to improve emergency notifications and help protect lives.
  • The session’s outcomes may influence policies on disaster response, education, election law, and social issues, while criticism continues over the mix of flood recovery with politically sensitive topics.
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Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll hits 120

Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left at least 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives.

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The death toll from flooding in central Texas has risen to 120. The death toll is feared to rise.

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