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TX HB5309
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Talarico
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Local 9-1-1 Response Fund as a special fund in the state treasury, separate from the general revenue fund
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Fund sources include legislative appropriations, gifts and grants, and interest/earnings from fund investments
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Creates a grant program administered by the division to award funds to political subdivisions for improving emergency services response times to 9-1-1 calls
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Requires the division to establish application procedures and eligibility/selection criteria for grant recipients
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Grant recipients must spend funds according to a contract with the division that ensures the public purpose of improving emergency response times is achieved
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the establishment of the local 9-1-1 response fund and grant program.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
4/7/2025