Texas Lawmakers Rejected Key Emergency Bill Months Before Deadly Floods, Raising Preparedness Concerns

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A devastating series of floods has swept through central Texas, claiming the lives of over 100 people and leaving a path of destruction, particularly severe in the Hill Country region. As recovery efforts continue and the human toll becomes clearer, the disaster has sharply refocused attention on the state’s preparedness measures and, specifically, on a…

Texas Lawmakers Rejected Emergency Response Bill Months Before Devastating Floods, Raising Questions on Preparedness

WildCard Charlie2 days ago08 mins

A legislative effort aimed at bolstering Texas’s emergency response capabilities was rejected by state lawmakers just months before the state was struck by recent devastating floods. The timing of this legislative failure has drawn scrutiny, prompting discussions about the adequacy of current preparedness measures in the face of increasingly severe weather events. Legislative Setback for…