On the first day of the special legislative session, a group of state representatives and community leaders rallied at the Texas State Capitol to push for legislation they believe could save lives during severe weather.

Lawmakers get back to work at the State Capitol, working toward ways to prevent future disasters.  Jala Washington reports on public pressure to keep lawmakers focused on flood safety legislation.  Matt Grant looks closer at the first hearing on flood-related bills and the push for accountability.

The Weather Prediction Center has placed all of Southeast Texas under a level 1 of 4 risk, or at least a 5% chance, of flooding Friday and Saturday.

A stretch of the Gulf Coast from Florida to the central Texas coast could see heavy rain this weekend due to a tropical disturbance in the Gulf.