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TX HB4510

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to select and procure a dedicated wireless broadband communications network service for first responders who are DPS employees, with statewide service availability

  • Mandates DPS to notify the broadband service provider and cancel network access when an employee is terminated or separates from the department

  • Authorizes DPS to assist non-department first responders in selecting, securing, or renewing first responder broadband network services

  • Requires DPS to maintain a database of first responder broadband network service providers in Texas, including service area coverage and average network availability information

  • Mandates an annual report due December 1 to the legislature evaluating service effectiveness, total costs, performance during emergencies (natural disasters, mass shootings, bombings), usage data by provider, and recommendations for improving communication interoperability

Legislative Description

Relating to first responder broadband network services used by first responders.

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Last Action

Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications & Broadband Subcommittee4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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