Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the Texas Coast, dumping more than 50 inches of rain in parts of the Houston area, flooding thousands of homes and killing more than 80 people. The devastation was swift, and the recovery is far from over. The Texas Tribune has assigned a team to examine Harvey’s aftermath, including rebuilding efforts, the government’s response, and what Texas is doing to prepare for future storms. More in this series

We livestreamed our conversation with John Sharp, the newly appointed Harvey recovery czar.

In early September, Gov. Greg Abbott named Sharp chairman of the newly formed Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas, which is charged with leading the state’s recovery effort in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Sharp also serves as the chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. Previously, he served as the Texas comptroller and in both chambers of the Texas Legislature.

Check out our full recap here.