Texas woman's parents found dead inside home during brutal heatwave

Roxanna Flood said she hopes more people take extreme heat seriously after the death of her elderly parents, Romona and Monway.

Texas "Death Star" bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott under scrutiny following heat wave deaths

Houston lawsuit seeks to halt looming "Death Star" bill

Texas heat puts spotlight on Abbott’s cruel ‘Death Star bill’

As Texas faces brutal temperatures, a looming law that will affect local ordinances — such as mandatory breaks for construction workers — has people worried.

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During an extreme Texas heat wave, Gov. Abbott ended local rules requiring water breaks for workers

Workers’ advocates warn the measure that takes effect in September will result in even more heat-related deaths and illnesses.

Greg Abbott Axing Water Breaks Before Texas Heat Wave Sparks Anger: 'Cruel'

The new law, nicknamed "death bill," has nullified local rules mandating 10-minute water breaks every 4 hours for construction workers in Texas.