TEXAS FLOODING

The death toll from the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country has tragically climbed to at least 120 people statewide, with search and rescue operations continuing across affected areas.

Kerr County has borne the brunt of the disaster, reporting at least 95 deaths, including 36 children. In response to the severe impact, President Donald Trump has signed a disaster declaration for Kerr County, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is actively on the ground providing assistance.

Officials confirmed that the statewide death toll has reached 120, with 172 individuals still considered missing.

In the aftermath of the floods, Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday released the planned agenda for an upcoming special legislative session. Four of the 18 agenda items are directly related to the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country. These flood-related proposals include legislation aimed at improving flood warning systems, enhancing flood emergency communications, providing relief funding specifically for the Hill Country floods, and strengthening natural disaster preparation and recovery efforts.

Governor Abbott commented on the need for further action, stating, “We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for generations to come. There is more work to be done, particularly in the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country. We must ensure better preparation for such events in the future.”