'We have to act': Texas school shooting death toll rises to 19 children

It was the deadliest shooting at a US grade school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary almost a decade ago

Authorities say the victim death toll from the Texas school shooting now stands at 19 children and two adults (William Luther/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

Authorities say the victim death toll from the Texas school shooting now stands at 19 children and two adults.

Fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles has been confirmed as one of the adults killed in the attack, as well as Irma Garcia, who taught at the school for 23 years.