Wes Virdell
Wes Virdell is a Republican politician serving as a representative in the Texas Legislature. Recently, he garnered media attention for expressing regret over his vote against a disaster response bill, known as 'HB 13', which aimed to enhance emergency communication systems across Texas counties. This admission came in the wake of devastating floods in his constituency of Kerr County, which resulted in significant loss of life, including children attending a summer camp. The lack of adequate emergency alerts in his area highlighted the consequences of his legislative decision.
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State Rep. Wes Virdell supported Brandon Herrera's calls for Gonzales' resignation.
US Rep. Tony Gonzales and activist Brandon Herrera will head to a runoff for Texas’ 23rd District, CNN projects
United States· 2026-03-04
Wes Virdell is a Republican state representative for Kerr County who urged caution regarding government responses to the flooding.
Texas flooding: Kerr county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours, sheriff saysUnited States· 2025-07-24
Wes Virdell, the Republican representative whose Texas house district covers much of the devastated flooded area, voted against HB 13.
The Texas way: why the most disaster-prone US state is so allergic to preparing for disasters | Greg Abbott
United Kingdom· 2025-07-13
Local representative Wes Virdell told the Texas Tribune that his vote on disaster preparedness would probably be different now.
Texas floods update: In flooded Texas, I saw the best of America
Australia· 2025-07-10
State Rep. Wes Virdell, R-Texas, describes what he has witnessed as he helps search and rescue efforts on 'America Reports.'
Witness describes deadly flood wall that killed more than 100 in TexasUnited States· 2025-07-08
Wes Virdell publicly admitted his regret for voting against the disaster response bill after catastrophic floods affected his county.
Inondations meurtrières au Texas : les républicains sur la défensive, du Texas jusqu’à la Maison Blanche
France· 2025-07-08