Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirms a third fatality from catastrophic flooding affecting parts of the state this month. Multiple outlets report that the governor said the deaths are linked to the same flooding event that has caused widespread damage to homes and businesses. According to Abbott, the floods have led to more than 500 rescues, reflecting the scale of the emergency response. While some areas have been accessed, the flooding continues to make certain locations unreachable, according to the reports. The outlets describe continuing disruption alongside the confirmed increase in the death toll, with authorities still assessing conditions on the ground. The confirmation of the third death follows earlier reports of fatalities attributed to the same weather system and related flooding. The reports provide consistent figures on rescues and indicate the disaster’s ongoing impact as responders work under difficult access conditions.