Texas state lawmakers held a special legislative session in Kerrville, examining local officials' response to catastrophic flash flooding that killed over 130 people in the Hill Country earlier that month.
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- Texas lawmakers held a special session to question officials about their flood response.
- Officials cited lack of extreme weather alerts and personal circumstances for their actions. 43s
- Concerns were raised over National Weather Service staffing and absence of warning sirens. 1m 27s
- Experts suggested that a more robust alert system could have saved lives. 1m 57s
- Lawmakers pledged to develop solutions, but noted it would take time. 2m 24s