Blaise Gainey | The Texas Newsroom

State lawmakers are in the Hill Country community most impacted by the July 4 flooding gathering testimony for legislation to address disaster preparedness and response efforts.

Gov. Greg Abbott has asked lawmakers to send him legislation to address disaster relief and prevention.

Eastland's nephew, Gardner Eastland, confirmed the death in a Facebook post on Saturday.

Several members of the Texas Legislature are expressing their support after Gov. Greg Abbott asked the federal government to reimburse Texas for money it spent securing the border during the Biden administration.