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TX HB4843

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas Division of Emergency Management, with assistance from the Emergency Management Council, must conduct a study on the process for applying for, approving, and awarding financial assistance during disaster recovery

  • Study must compile data on time and effort required for local governments, individuals, and businesses to apply for and receive disaster-related financial assistance

  • Study must identify current laws and rules governing disaster-related financial assistance and opportunities to streamline, simplify, and expedite the application process

  • Written report due to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and all legislators by December 1, 2026, including analysis of system efficiency and recommendations for improvement

  • Act takes effect September 1, 2025, and expires September 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding the process for obtaining disaster-related financial assistance.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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