July 29, 2026 / 5:13 PM CDT / CBS Texas.

Two months after a gas explosion at an Oak Cliff apartment building killed three people , a North Texas lawmaker is urging state housing officials to help shape policies that could prevent similar tragedies and better support displaced residents.

In a letter sent Wednesday to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, state Rep. Jessica Gonzalez said more can be done to save lives and reduce harm when gas lines leak or are struck near housing.