The parents of girls who lost their lives at Camp Mystic on July 4 will testify before the Texas Senate Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Select Committee in support of Senate Bill 1.

A Texas Legislative Committee heard for the first time from the parents who demanded better flood warning systems, better training and equipment for camps near the river.

Parents of young girls who died in last month's flooding in the Texas Hill Country are in Austin this Wednesday to testify about proposed flood safety legislation for camps and campgrounds.Wednesday's hearing is the first time parents of the victims are speaking to the Legislature publicly.