Blaise Gainey
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Floods are confirmed in the Hill Country area as well as in other areas along the Guadalupe River.
Abbott says the damage is not yet done.
Several camp attendees lost their lives.
This time around, Abbott says the camps along the river are not in danger.
For NPR News, I'm Blaise Gainey in Austin.
That disaster struck this week when more than 20 inches of rain fell in areas across south central Texas.
One of those laws helped place weather alert sirens along the Guadalupe River, which were activated Thursday during the downpour and rising waters.
Other legislation put tighter regulations on overnight camps,
The Texas Hill Country floods last year killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July weekend.
This way, if it works out, I'm going to take the credit.
If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming J.D.
You better be careful, J.D.,
A 115-page investigative report found Camp Mystic had no written emergency plans, struggled with evacuations, and faced communication breakdowns as floodwaters rose.
Investigator Casey Garrett told lawmakers staff members were left searching for direction during the crisis.
Lawmakers have adopted the report and say its findings could shape future legislation, though some argue Texas has already addressed many of the problems through youth camp safety laws passed last year.
For NPR News, I'm Blaise Gainey in Austin.
Before the endorsement from President Trump came in last week, Paxton had already been launching attacks toward his Democratic opponent, Texas State Representative James Tallarico.
While polls show the race will be close, Paxton says he believes Texans won't let him down.
Tallarico has already come out with an ad against Paxton saying the race is now the people versus Paxton, who he calls the most corrupt politician in America.
I'm Blaise Ganey in Austin.
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