Texas, Kerr County and Flooding
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Texas, FEMA and Presidency of Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump met with victims' families and surveyed the damage of catastrophic floods that struck the state one week ago.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas Hill Country floods: What we know so farWith hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.
The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.
"It’s hard to believe the devastation," Trump said. "Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground. I've never seen anything like this, and I've seen a lot of bad ones."
Officials in Kerr County, where the majority of the deaths from the July 4 flash floods occurred, have yet to detail what actions they took in the early hours of the disaster.
Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and rein in local property tax increases during the legislative overtime, which begins July 21.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNGov. Abbott reacts to 'blame' question over Texas flood response: 'That's the word choice of losers'Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said investigative committees in the House and Senate will look at the response to deadly flooding in Central Texas, but cautioned not to place blame on any singular source.
"As the community begins to rebuild, we remain committed to standing beside them in the days and weeks to come."