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The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
Ex-FEMA officials say it’s unclear how the response differs from FEMA’s typical role in disasters, which is to support states through coordination and funding.
In the wake of the deadly floods, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that looking into who is to blame is “the word choice of losers.”
Gov. Greg Abbott made clear he expects the Texas Legislature to investigate every aspect of the flooding in the Texas Hill Country - with a big exception.
Well, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted directly by a reporter who asked him who was to blame for the tragedy, and his comments are going viral:
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, Texas, officials said Tuesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott mobilizes a large response to severe Texas floods, with over 2,200 personnel and coordinated state aid, as recovery efforts continue.