Press Release from the Office of Texas State Representative Don McLaughlin District 80
08-16-25
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AUSTIN, TX – State Representative Don McLaughlin has refiled his three flood preparedness and response bills for consideration in the second special session while House Democrats continue to break quorum, flee the state, and trade legislative work for their 15 minutes of fame.
The bills take direct aim at improving flood readiness and safeguarding lives in the wake of the devastating Fourth of July flash floods:
- HB 45 – Relating to a guide on preparing for and responding to a flooding disaster.
- HB 69 – Relating to creating the Texas Flash Flood Alley Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council.
- HB 75 – Relating to building standards for youth camps located within or near certain floodplains.
“These bills are about saving lives and making sure Texans are ready when the next flood hits,” Representative McLaughlin said. “Meanwhile, Democrats are hiding in other states, abandoning their jobs, and chasing cable news interviews. I’m confident these bills, and other flood preparedness measures, will pass as soon as they are done grandstanding for the cameras and get back to doing their jobs.”
