A Texas senator talks about what the legislature can and can't do as lawmakers look for answers following the July 4th flooding disaster.

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The joint House and Senate committee will first meet in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31 to hear from Hill Country residents about their concerns.

With hurricane and wildfire season well underway across much of the country, state and local emergency managers say they have little idea how much support the federal government will provide if disaster strikes.

Dozens of Texas parents gathered outside the White House a short time ago, demanding accountability and action.The group set out 27 children’s