State of Texas: Planning for the next big storm

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Although many Texans face a long road to recovery after Hurricane Harvey, state leaders are looking ahead at ways to protect Texas from future natural disasters. Funding from FEMA and volunteers are helping to relieve communities as legislators plan ahead.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced appointments to a joint interim committee to look into a coastal barrier system that will prevent damage from storm surges. Senator Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood) and Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R