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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.

Musk said his proposal to build tunnels to address Houston's chronic flooding woes would work, after an investigation raised questions about the plan's effectiveness. But experts say his plan has key technical and logistical challenges.

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

Two flood planning projects along the Trinity River are ranked as top priorities in the first-ever statewide flood plan.

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

The Texas Legislature is in a special session and discussing proposals to improve disaster preparedness after floods killed more than 130 people early this month.

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 country singer’s brother and sister-in-law passed away and their children are missing after the devastating floods that hit Texas on July 4.

A crisis communication expert says everyday notifications are weakening the impact of life-saving emergency alerts.

Experts say outlandish claims of weather manipulation are hindering disaster preparedness and emergency response.

Michael Coen, chief of staff of FEMA under former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, called on the state to be more proactive in preparing for disasters.

The National Weather Service has extended a flood watch for San Antonio, Austin and the Hill Country. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are forecast, with isolated totals of 3 inches in some areas.