A bipartisan bill aimed at preventing another emergency alert failure after the deadly Camp Mystic tragedy is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk, after the Senate unanimously passed the Mystic Alerts Act.
The legislation would allow wireless emergency alerts to be delivered through satellite networks when cellphone service is damaged or unavailable.
Supporters say the change could help people in rural and disaster-affected areas receive critical warnings when traditional communication systems fail.
The bill follows the deadly July 4, 2025, floods in the Hill Country, which killed more than 130 people.
The disaster raised concerns about whether residents and visitors received timely emergency warnings as floodwaters rose.
By using satellite networks, the proposed system is intended to provide another way to send alerts during severe weather, natural disasters or other emergencies, especially in areas where cell towers are knocked out or coverage is limited.
The Mystic Alerts Act passed the Senate with unanimous support and now awaits action from Trump. If signed into law, federal agencies would move forward with implementing the expanded alert capability.
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