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Texas Hill Country Shifts to Flood Rebuilding as Relief Funds Flow and Preparedness Bills Stall

Lawmakers have held only two flood-preparedness hearings with no plans to advance emergency-alert or camp-safety bills to the House floor.

CENTER POINT, TEXAS - JULY 23: In an aerial view, the Guadalupe River is seen on July 23, 2025 in Center Point, Texas
Debris covers the ground after the flood in Hunt, Texas, on July 4. Hunt is in western Kerr County. (ASHLEY LANDIS/AP)
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Overview

  • Two people remain missing and search teams continue clearing debris as Kerr County transitions from rescue operations to rebuilding one month after the floods.
  • The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has awarded over $12 million in grants for emergency housing, business recovery and infrastructure repairs from its $100 million relief fund.
  • Lawmakers have convened only two flood-preparedness hearings during the special session and none of the emergency-alert, camp-safety or interoperability bills have reached the House floor.
  • Testimony before the House-Senate select committee revealed delayed CodeRed alerts and unprepared youth camps, prompting House Bill 19 to mandate annual flood plans, emergency coordinator licensing and safety accreditation.
  • Multiple relief funds continue to raise tens of millions more, but unclear application requirements and disbursement timelines are leaving many survivors uncertain when aid will arrive.