Kerrville floods

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Camp Mystic leaders would be invited to testify before the committees, as part of what Speaker Dustin Burrows said would be a "comprehensive and thorough review."

During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took action on 14 bills Wednesday, signing all but one into law. Among those signed were measures aimed at increasing access to ivermectin and allowing private citizens to sue out-of-state abortion pill prescribers.

Two dads helped lead Camp Mystic parents to advocate for new camp rules in the Texas Legislature. What they wanted most was to have their daughters back.

If this summer's special sessions were a midterm exam on disaster preparation, Texas lawmakers would probably get an A. But their final grade will depend on how changes are actually implemented — and how quickly that happens.

The legislation was crafted in response to the state's historic July 4 floods which killed more than 130 people, including nearly 40 children.

HB 256 would prevent camps from correcting violations on the spot to avoid state penalties and reduce the number of camps serving on a state panel to a maximum of two.

It's been nearly two months since floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country, leaving more than 130 people dead.

Participants on the press event also criticized the recent redistricting legislation. State lawmakers said that should not be the priority over the flood relief.