Government Oversight

Unanswered Questions Surround Texas Flood Response: Who Failed Our Communities?

By Economics Desk | July 11, 2025

As Texas mourns over 120 dead and scores missing from catastrophic floods, critical questions about the state’s emergency response remain unanswered—revealing troubling gaps that put American lives at risk.

The devastating floods that ravaged Texas’ Hill Country during the July Fourth weekend have left more than 120 dead and over 160 missing, raising urgent questions about how prepared state and local officials truly were. In a nation that prides itself on resilience and readiness, the glaring lack of transparency from Texas authorities betrays not only the victims but the principle of government accountability Americans deserve. Why Was Critical Information About Emergency Readiness Withheld? By July 1, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) had activated emergency resources, escalating readiness as forecasts signaled a brewing storm. Yet even as these...

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