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TX HB2090

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Armando Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a voluntary disaster identification system that automatically activates when the governor declares a state of disaster for an affected area

  • Requires participating households to affix illuminated displays to each person and domesticated animal, using either white lights (monochromatic) or color-coded lights: blue for adults 18+, red for children under 18, green for individuals with disabilities, and yellow for animals

  • Allows participants to signal their medical status to disaster relief personnel using continuous light (no medical assistance needed) or flashing light (medical assistance required)

  • Authorizes disaster relief personnel to patrol designated disaster areas by air or ground at night to locate individuals or animals with activated illuminated displays

  • Requires the Texas Division of Emergency Management to include provisions for the disaster identification system in the comprehensive state emergency management plan

Legislative Description

Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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