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,

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.

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 Preparedness and Flooding will meet jointly to hear invited testimony regarding: the states response to the July 4 flash flooding in Central and West Texas;

AUSTIN, Texas - With the heartbreak caused by the Hill Country flood fresh in their minds, Texas lawmakers begin work on flood preparedness Wednesday. The sense

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.

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

With the heartbreak caused by the Hill Country flood fresh in their minds, Texas lawmakers begin work on flood preparedness Wednesday. The sense of urgency may