Kerrville floods

State lawmakers are in the Hill Country community most impacted by the July 4 flooding gathering testimony for legislation to address disaster preparedness and response efforts.

Texas lawmakers are expected to question local Kerr County officials on Thursday over their preparedness and response to the deadly July 4 floods that killed at least 136 people.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country reported that the biggest donation it received was a $5 million check. It also received a check for $1.

Just 7% of homeowners in Texas have flood insurance through the federal government, which runs the biggest flood insurance program in the country. That percentage drops to 2% when you move inland, to areas like Travis and Kerr counties.

The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming.

Keen selected the Whitewater Amphitheater between Canyon Lake and New Braunfels for the event.