As Texas grapples with catastrophic flooding, a parallel storm has erupted online, this one fueled by conspiracy theories and a viral post from U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Claims that the floods were artificially triggered, labeled by some as a “fake flood,” gained traction on social media just as Greene’s new legislative proposal began circulating in the form of screenshots.
On July 5, 2025, images began trending online, allegedly showing Greene announcing plans to introduce a bill that would criminalize weather modification and geoengineering practices in the United States. At first, many questioned the authenticity of the screenshots, suspecting digital manipulation or satire.
But as the speculation grew, the post was confirmed to have originated from Greene’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account. “I am introducing a bill that prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere for the express purpose of altering weather, temperature, climate, or sunlight intensity.
It will be a felony offense,” Greene wrote in the now-verified post. She continued, “I have been researching weather modification and working with the legislative counsel for months, writing this bill. It will be similar to Florida’s Senate Bill 56.”
Greene concluded with a stark warning: “We must end the dangerous and deadly practice of weather modification and geoengineering.” In a follow-up message, Greene further emphasized her stance: “This is not normal.
I want clean air, clean skies, clean rain water, clean ground water, and sunshine just like God created it!! No person, company, entity, or government should ever be allowed to modify our weather by any means possible!!”
Initially, the screenshots sparked widespread doubt due to the absence of any official press release or legislative filing at the time. Many social media users questioned whether the images had been altered or shared out of context, especially given Greene’s history of making controversial and conspiratorial claims.
However, multiple credible sources have since confirmed the authenticity of the posts, and Greene has not retracted her statements. The timing of her announcement, coinciding with the severe flooding in Texas, has further intensified online discussions, with conspiracy theorists using Greene’s stance to bolster claims of man-made weather events.
While there is no scientific evidence supporting the theory that recent Texas floods were engineered, Greene’s legislation is likely to appeal to a segment of her base that remains skeptical of government and environmental science. As the bill develops, it is expected to face strong scrutiny from lawmakers, scientists, and policy analysts alike.