Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Criticizes Kerr County Judge's Absence During Floods

Texas lawmakers held a joint legislative hearing in Kerrville on July 31, 2025, to investigate the response to deadly floods that struck the Hill Country region on July 4. The disaster claimed at least 136 lives, including 27 young campers and counselors at Camp Mystic. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who was acting governor during the initial disaster response, directly criticized Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly for being absent during the critical early hours of the emergency, stating that Kelly was at Lake Travis while other officials were working to respond to the crisis.