The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

Governor Greg Abbott updates on Texas' response to severe flooding, highlighting ongoing dangers and state efforts, supported by a Major Disaster Declaration and the coordination of numerous agencies.

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.

After his comments, many shared their criticism of Abbott on social media. Make Mindful Decisions posted on X, "That's absolutely tone-deaf. When lives are lost, the first question should be accountability—not cheesy sports metaphors. Abbott's locker room act is exactly what people don't need right now."

Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas floods.

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — It has been five days since catastrophic flooding hit Texas on what was supposed to be a joyous Fourth of July, and at least 170 people are still missing in Kerr County as the death toll across the state rises to 119.