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John Cornyn: “On July 4, 2025, Central Texas experienced a once in a century flooding event that caused the waters of the…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

Senate Passes Cornyn and Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act

Published October 1, 2026

Mr. President, On July 4, 2025, Central Texas experienced a once in a century flooding event that caused the waters of the Guadalupe river to rise a shocking 26ft in just 45 minutes. Homes were washed away, trees were toppled, streets were swallowed up, and communities in Central Texas were ravaged, bringing an entire state to our knees. (00:01–00:18)

STATEMENT

Asserts that Central Texas experienced a significant flooding event on July 4, 2025, with the Guadalupe River rising 26 feet in 45 minutes.

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“The raging and merciless waters took the lives of 139 people, including 29 young girls who went to Camp Mystic in Kerr County.”
Asserts that 139 people died in the flooding, including 29 young girls at Camp Mystic.00:31-00:43
“Lives could have been saved if we'd only had sufficient systems in place to deliver wireless emergency alerts to individuals in the danger zone after electricity and cell service were knocked out by the storm.”
Asserts that lives could have been saved with better emergency alert systems during the flooding.00:51-01:09
“I introduced the Mystic Alerts act along with Congressman August Pfluger, to ensure Texans and all Americans can receive wireless emergency alerts on their mobile devices via satellite, even when cellular networks are compromised.”
Asserts that John Cornyn introduced the Mystic Alerts Act to provide satellite-based emergency alerts.01:09-01:28
“This legislation, which passed the House unanimously earlier this year, would help shore up this vulnerability and would undoubtedly save lives when disaster strikes.”
Asserts that the Mystic Alerts Act passed the House unanimously and aims to save lives during disasters.01:29-01:43
“Access to timely weather alerts would have given more Texans the Runway needed to find higher ground before it was too late.”
Asserts that timely weather alerts could have allowed Texans to find safety during the flooding.01:44-01:54
“I urge my colleagues to allow this bill to advance to the President's desk tonight.”
Asserts that John Cornyn is urging colleagues to advance the Mystic Alerts Act to the President's desk.02:20-02:26