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TX HB3696
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Armando Walle
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AI Summary
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Railroad companies that transport hazardous materials must offer quarterly training on handling hazardous material incidents specific to the types of materials they transport
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Training must be provided to fire protection personnel, certified volunteer firefighters, non-hospital-affiliated emergency medical services personnel serving areas without municipal or county fire departments, and peace officers
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Railroad companies must pay for the training, which must be substantially similar to training provided to their own employees under existing law
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Training must accommodate virtual participation upon request
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The Texas Transportation Commission is directed to adopt implementing rules, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the provision by railroad companies of hazardous material incident training to certain fire and emergency medical personnel and peace officers.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/25/2025