Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced the Senate and House General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events. Created by Senate Resolution 2 and House Resolution 177 from the second called special session of the 89th Legislature, these committees will meet jointly. Upon announcement, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows named committee members and issued the following statements:
“In July, Texans were deeply saddened by the deadly flooding on the Guadalupe River, where amongst many others, 27 vibrant young girls were lost from one camp, Camp Mystic,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. “I was shocked to see Camp Mystic begin signing up campers for next year with so many questions unanswered about what happened that fateful morning.
“Today, I appointed the members of the Senate General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events to get to the bottom of exactly what occurred. This committee’s task is to examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the July flooding, including actions taken at youth summer camps. The families who lost their precious daughters deserve answers, as do all Texans, on exactly what happened on July 4th. Camp Mystic has not spoken publicly on the record as to what happened that morning. They will be invited to testify, as will others involved in this flooding event.”
“The tragedy at Camp Mystic and the flooding disasters this summer have left a devastating impact on Texas families, communities, and our entire state,” said Speaker Dustin Burrows. “As Texans work to rebuild and recover, it is the responsibility of the legislature to understand what went wrong and ensure our state is better prepared for future emergencies. While progress was made during the second special session to bolster Texans’ safety, the magnitude of this tragedy demands a comprehensive and thorough review.
"The House investigating committee will work alongside our Senate partners to examine the contributing factors to the devastation at Camp Mystic and identify ways to strengthen the state’s preparedness and response to flooding and other natural disasters. I want to thank Chairman Morgan Meyer and members of the House committee for their commitment to enhancing the safety of communities across the state and our Senate counterparts for their partnership in this important effort. Together, the House and Senate will work to make sure Texas emerges stronger, safer, and more resilient than ever.”
“Today, I appointed the members of the Senate General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events to get to the bottom of exactly what occurred. This committee’s task is to examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the July flooding, including actions taken at youth summer camps. The families who lost their precious daughters deserve answers, as do all Texans, on exactly what happened on July 4th. Camp Mystic has not spoken publicly on the record as to what happened that morning. They will be invited to testify, as will others involved in this flooding event.”
“The tragedy at Camp Mystic and the flooding disasters this summer have left a devastating impact on Texas families, communities, and our entire state,” said Speaker Dustin Burrows. “As Texans work to rebuild and recover, it is the responsibility of the legislature to understand what went wrong and ensure our state is better prepared for future emergencies. While progress was made during the second special session to bolster Texans’ safety, the magnitude of this tragedy demands a comprehensive and thorough review.
"The House investigating committee will work alongside our Senate partners to examine the contributing factors to the devastation at Camp Mystic and identify ways to strengthen the state’s preparedness and response to flooding and other natural disasters. I want to thank Chairman Morgan Meyer and members of the House committee for their commitment to enhancing the safety of communities across the state and our Senate counterparts for their partnership in this important effort. Together, the House and Senate will work to make sure Texas emerges stronger, safer, and more resilient than ever.”
The following members have been appointed to the Senate General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events:
Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, Chair
Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Vice Chair
Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham
Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio
Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Vice Chair
Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham
Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio
