A group of Texas lawmakers has been appointed to investigative committees examining what went wrong — and what could have been prevented — during the deadly floods that hit Central Texas on July 4, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday.

The committees, created by Senate Resolution 2 and House Resolution 177 during the 89th Legislature, will examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the deadly flooding, Patrick said. He and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows are also a part of the committees.

The Senate committee includes Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, chair; Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, vice chair; Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler; Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio.

130 people died during the Central Texas floods

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