Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took a break from July 4th festivities Friday to respond to deadly flooding in the state's Hill Country area that has left at least 13 dead and more than 20 children missing.

Rescue teams, both in helicopters and boats, continue to search for those unaccounted for following heavy rain in the Kerr County region of the Lone Star State, which is known for its many summer camps.

Camp Mystic, a girls camp in the area, had over 20 children unaccounted for on Friday. A gauge on the Guadalupe River in Hunt recorded a 22-foot rise in the river level in two hours, the Associated Press reported.

"This breaks my heart. Please join me in praying for the families who’ve lost their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of those missing," Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) wrote online. "Special thank you to the National Guard, first responders, law enforcement officers, and volunteers working to save lives."

Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn were also quick to share their concerns and........

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