TX HB2063

Texas Forest Service must create and maintain a comprehensive real-time database tracking statewide inventory of firefighting equipment available for wildfire response

Database must include descriptions of equipment types, contact information for each fire department, and be searchable by location and equipment type

Fire departments covered include volunteer fire departments and departments of municipalities, counties, or special districts that provide firefighting services

All fire departments in the state must have access to the database and ability to update their own equipment information

Texas Forest Service must assist fire departments with annual updates and send electronic reminders at least once per calendar year to update equipment availability

Effective date: September 1, 2025