得克萨斯州立法者在严重水灾发生前否决了救灾法案,引发了一次特别立法会议。 Texas lawmakers rejected a disaster response bill before severe floods, prompting a special legislative session.

得克萨斯州立法者在严重洪水袭击前几个月否决了加强紧急反应措施的法案。 Texas lawmakers rejected a bill to enhance emergency response measures just months before severe floods hit the state. 提出该法案的民主国家共和国乔·穆迪(Joe Moody)与NPR的米歇尔·马丁(Michel Martin)讨论了该法案的否决问题。 Democratic state Rep. Joe Moody, who sponsored the bill, discussed its rejection with NPR's Michel Martin. 该法案旨在改善救灾和备灾工作,引起人们对国家应对自然灾害能力的担忧。 The bill aimed to improve disaster response and preparedness, raising concerns about the state's ability to handle natural disasters. 同时,Greg Abbott总督呼吁召开特别立法会议,处理洪水问题,改善紧急通信,并提供暴风雨恢复资金,等等。 Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott has called for a special legislative session to address flood issues, improve emergency communication, and provide storm recovery funding, among other topics.