Following Texas floods, warning sirens get renewed attention

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Following this weekend's devastating Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, and left at least two dozen still missing, outdoor warning sirens are now getting renewed attention.

"You want to try to get as many chances to get the public's attention that trouble is on the way," said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston.

On Monday, Bettencourt announced he's drafting a bill -- to be filed at the "earliest opportunity" -- that would place civil defense...