Castro Statement on the Recent Devastating Floods in Texas

July 07, 2025 Castro Statement on the Recent Devastating Floods in Texas San Antonio, TX — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the recent devastating floods in Texas: “As rescue missions continue, San Antonians continue to grieve the tragic loss of life from the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County and Central Texas. I am deeply grateful to the first responders and volunteers working tirelessly to locate survivors and missing people. “Flash flood emergencies are happening more frequently than ever. Just last month, a devastating flash flood event in San Antonio caused 13 deaths. “Once the search and rescue mission is completed, leaders at all levels of government—local, state, and federal—must work together to identify meaningful solutions that prevent this type of tragedy from happening again.” Print Email Tweet