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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 lawmakers tackle state’s catastrophic flooding in special session

Proposed measures aim to improve early warning systems and bolster emergency communications. Some lawmakers want them addressed before any other issue.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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, ...

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