This is a big storm, and the emergency-management system in Texas is already burdened by Katrina. But Texas is well-prepared for this event.

Emergency management is in such a state of disarray right now that it could take a couple of years.

The potential for damage by this storm is significant, and the risk of flooding and tornadoes exists after the hurricane has begun to dissipate. ... Texas has learned from Louisiana's example. No one wants to repeat those mistakes.

We are definitely going to have to look at all of the recommendations, find some sort of consensus and do what we can to implement those, but it will probably be a lengthy process.

[Jay Leno said the Federal Emergency Management Agency head recently appeared at his doorstep and said,] I'm here for the earthquake damage you had back in '94. ... The Bush administration is getting ready to ignore it.

Management is not about being the nice guy