An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.

Republicans believe population increases in red states, such as Texas, would offset losses from not counting immigrants who lack legal status.

Most of the camps were built decades ago, before modern modeling and flood maps. Counties have little power to regulate construction flood plains.