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AUSTIN, TX — Texas lawmakers have a lot to discuss in the upcoming Legislative Special Session. Lawmakers will return to Austin Monday to discuss the Central Texas flood disaster, among other items on ...

AUSTIN, Texas — In the wake of a devastating flood that claimed 107 lives in Kerr County, Texas lawmakers are convening a special session to address disaster preparedness. The Guadalupe River rose 26 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers are now taking matters into their own hands to improve disaster response and preparedness across Texas. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick created two new committees ...

In 2025, Austin was able to get the federal government to reimburse $34.7 million in expenses associated with disaster response. Austin Emergency Management (AEM) said the reimbursement was related ...

House Republicans and Democrats alike Wednesday offered sharp scrutiny of the federal government’s response to a recent Texas flooding disaster that resulted in the deaths of at least 135 people. The ...