Texas passed laws to address historic flooding. We asked a flood expert if they’ll work.

Blaise Gainey | Source: Texas Standard | Posted 09/18/2025

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If this summer’s special sessions were a midterm exam on disaster preparation, Texas lawmakers would probably get an A. But their final grade will depend on how changes are actually implemented — and how quickly that happens.




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