The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming.

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Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River and others rose rapidly.

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"People need to know today will be a hard day," said Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. at a news conference on Saturday.

State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.