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Lawmakers dropped a devastating 115-page report on the Camp Mystic flood tragedy from July 4th last year, revealing a cascade of failures that led to 27 deaths — including no emergency plans, unclear roles, ignored storm alerts, failure to evacuate to higher ground, and even confiscating counselors’ phones without backup radios. The human toll was immense, with parents scrambling for answers amid chaos and understaffed, inexperienced staff. While new legislation and reforms are underway, lawmakers stress it’s not enough — this case underscores urgent safety gaps across flood-prone areas like Kerr County, where over 100 lives were lost and the pain remains raw.

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