A better focus to criticize Texas government is the outrageous explosions of a chemical plant. They just let it happen as if it was best for the world.

They are insanely stupid people. It is incredible the lack of leadership that actually exists. Lots and lots of god driven compassion, but, completely stupid leadership. The Texas government cares more about shuttering abortion clinics than protecting the lives of citizens from chemical leaks, explosions or any type of pollution. It is hideously stupid priorities.

The lax government laws and rules are the reason companies like Arkema build in Texas. Government leadership, such as former Governor Perry, like to brag about all the new companies and new jobs coming to Texas. Really? It isn't safe to live in Texas. Besides these disasters that happen on a regular basis killing folks, there is an increase in maternal deaths since the abortion clinics were shuttered. It is a state radically in need of decent leadership. 

The flooded Arkema plant in Crosby, Tex., where explosions early Thursday sent emergency responders to hospitals.

...The blasts at the plant, (click here) owned by the French chemical company Arkema, came after its main electrical system and backups failed, cutting off refrigeration systems that kept volatile chemicals stable. While nearby residents had been evacuated, 15 public safety officers were treated at a hospital after inhaling smoke from chemical fires that followed the explosions.

The Arkema plant has been identified as one of the most hazardous in the state. Its failure followed releases of contaminants from several other area petrochemical plants and systemic breakdowns of water and sewer systems in Houston and elsewhere in the storm-struck region.

The explosions — more are expected, the company said — will bring fresh scrutiny on whether these plants are adequately regulated and monitored by state and federal safety officials....

There are no safeguards in place. There is no back up anything. Considering the plant's dangerous chemicals, it should have had a plan to remove the chemicals to a safer location where they could be safely stored incase of a hurricane. There should have been better PLANNING. But, planning and back up systems require the expenditure of money. Why be safe and protect the air and water when stockholders are demanding better outcomes from it's CEO? Makes no sense to REGULATE in Texas. People simply aren't that important and that is the take away message from Harvey. TEXAS doesn't care if the world comes to an end so long as it has plenty of money when it does.

So, what is Texas' plan when disaster strikes? LET THE DAMN THING EXPLODE, it is easier than being prepared.

This is a western culture. Money is always king. The world wants to emulate this? You've got to be joking!

There are presidents that have come from Texas because it serves Wall Street. At least LBJ believed in civil rights.