Protecting seniors in storms: Texas lawmakers eye emergency preparedness after Beryl

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas lawmakers heard concerns this week about how long it took to restore power for vulnerable seniors following Hurricane Beryl.

The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services was tasked with reviewing and making any necessary recommendations about the current emergency protocols for facilities housing older people and people with intellectual disabilities.

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In a hearing on Wednesday...