As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

Governor Greg Abbott will introduce flood preparedness legislation at Monday's special session following deadly July 4th flooding.

The report, citing anonymous sources, suggested FEMA's Texas flood response was delayed as a result of a Trump administration cost-saving rule.

Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly ... Bodies of five more children recovered in Texas, flood death toll climbs to 51 ... the county's top elected official.

In early July 2025, a claim began circulating on social media that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent rescue teams to Texas in response to the deadly floods that struck the state over the Fourth of July weekend.

Weather warnings predicted devastation from both the Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were left in harm’s way.

Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly ... Bodies of five more children recovered in Texas, flood death toll climbs to 51 ... the county's top elected official.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Saturday that the massive response to the flooding had resulted in the rescue and recovery of more than 850 people, including some found clinging to trees.

Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly ... Bodies of five more children recovered in Texas, flood death toll climbs to 51 ... the county's top elected official.