AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing decisions by local officials or assigning blame over the tragedy that killed at least 136 people, a top Republican leading the effort said Wednesday.

First responders praise heroic efforts in the Texas Hill Country while recommending more could be done to make responses to natural disasters more efficient.

At several points during the hearing, the state emergency management chief directed attention to the role of local emergency managers in disaster response.