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Texas enacts flood safety laws after July 4, 2025 storms killed over 130, but experts urge better implementation and funding.
In response to deadly July 4, 2025 flooding in Texas that killed over 130 people, Governor Abbott and lawmakers passed new flood safety measures, including grants for weather alert sirens, stricter rules for youth camps, and restrictions on building in floodplains.
The legislation also mandates emergency plans for camps and accelerates dam repairs and forecasting improvements.
While praised by experts as a necessary first step, success depends on effective implementation by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Critics note that key recommendations from the state’s 2024 Flood Plan were ignored, and more investment in long-term prevention is needed despite a $280 million initial funding boost.
Texas promulga leyes de seguridad contra inundaciones después del 4 de julio de 2025. Las tormentas mataron a más de 130, pero los expertos instan a una mejor implementación y financiamiento.