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Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with emergency management officials Jan. 8 in Austin.

After deadly floods, Texas leaders say they will fund warning sirens in upcoming legislative session

By Hannah Norton

At least 109 people were confirmed dead on July 8 as a result of the Central Texas flooding. Officials said installing flood warning sirens and other infrastructure along the Guadalupe River could help prevent fatalities during future disasters.

Under a new state law, Texans who purchase new and used vehicles from in-state dealers will drive off the lot with their metal license plates. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
Beginning July 1, Texas drivers will receive ...
texas capitol dome interior
School cellphone ban, Texas grid reliability: Check ...
Rezoning sign
Texans will face higher bar to oppose ...
Texas State Board of Education member Staci Childs speaks to reporters.
Texas launches intervention program to help low-performing elementary schools
Texas is one of thirteen states that does not participate in the federal Summer EBT Program, which provides food assistance for low-income children while school is out for the summer. (Courtesy Kids' Meals)
Texas will not join federal summer meals program after Gov. Abbott vetoes $60M in funding
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a June 4 bill signing ceremony.
Gov. Abbott vetoes Texas’ proposed THC ban, calls July special session
Kelly Hancock swearing in
State Sen. Kelly Hancock takes helm at Texas Comptroller’s Office; Hegar to lead A&M
A neighborhood in Central Texas.
Texas voters will have final say on 3 property tax exemptions in November
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks Jan. 8 in Austin, ahead of a winter storm that hit North Texas.
Amid persistent drought, Gov. Abbott says Texas is prepared to build out, protect water supplies
If Gov. Greg Abbott signs it into law, Senate Bill 15 would prohibit large Texas cities from requiring that homes in new neighborhoods be built on more than 3,000 square feet of land. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
Texas lawmakers move to allow denser neighborhoods in large cities
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a Feb. 7 interview at the Texas Capitol.
Gov. Abbott: Lawmakers must rein in local governments’ ability to hike property tax rates
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows hits the gavel.
School discipline, property taxes, water funding: Texas lawmakers wrap up regular legislative session
Gov. Greg Abbott smiles after signing House Bill 2 in Salado.
Texas public schools to see $8.5B funding boost, teacher raises after Gov. Abbott signs bill