According to preliminary assessments, 800 homes were classified as majorly damaged, Gov. Greg Abbott said during a May 6 press conference in Conroe. However, he noted that number is expected to rise as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials began making assessments May 7.
Texas Senate bill would overhaul how agencies prepare for, respond to wildfires
Senate Bill 34 would create a statewide database of firefighting equipment, increase funding for volunteer fire departments and streamline communication