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Texas Special Session begins in Austin

Texas lawmakers to race against the clock to tackle flood crisis in special session

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are back in Austin for a special session, and they have just 30 days to tackle a list of controversial and complex issues, including flooding recovery and preparedness. But analysts say the clock — and the politics — will be working against them.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 59m

Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda demanding more focus on flood relief

About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to protest the upcoming special legislative session, urging lawmakers to put more focus on

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 9h

Texas' special session starts Monday. Here are the major issues, from a THC ban to flood relief

Gov. Greg Abbott named nearly 20 issues to the special session agenda, including flood relief, hemp THC restrictions and redistricting.

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The Texas Tribune · 31m

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, experts said.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 3d

State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas

The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.

Yahoo · 6h

Texas lawmakers to vote on flood prep measures | Morning in America

The Texas Legislature is set to begin a special session Monday, addressing 18 agenda items, including recent deadly flooding in the state's Hill Country region. NewsNation’s Xavier Walton joins “Morning in America” with the latest.

Newsweek on MSN9h

Texas Floods Could Worsen Housing Market Issues

The recent flash floods in central Texas impacted thousands of homes and laid bare the challenges facing local homeowners, including rising insurance rates.

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What to know as Texas’ search for flood victims stretches into a third week

The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down ...

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Deadly Texas torrents expose critical issues in early warning

The deadly flash floods in central Texas that claimed more than 100 lives over the July Fourth weekend in the United States ...

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