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flag Texas lawmakers propose bills to curb wildfires by overseeing power lines and funding rural fire departments.

flag Texas lawmakers have introduced a package of bills to reduce wildfire risks after devastating fires last year killed three people and burned millions of acres. flag The legislation would increase oversight of unregulated power lines, boost funding for rural volunteer fire departments, and create a database of firefighting equipment. flag The House Investigative Committee found that unmaintained electrical lines caused at least two of the fires, and data shows power lines have sparked about 60% of fires in the Panhandle since 2006.

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