A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.

"What we really need is more cell service in that area," Virdell said, confirming there is no cell service near the affected camps.

President Trump and Republicans in Congress are celebrating this holiday weekend after both the House and Senate passed what they call the "One Big Beautiful Bill." The President signed the legislation into law at the White House Friday.

Texas Republicans were divided but ultimately pivotal in helping President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful" Bill clear the U.S. House on Thursday. The bill passed in a narrow 218–214 vote, and despite vocal criticism from within the Texas GOP delegation, all 25 Texas Republican representatives—and both senators—voted in favor.