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TX SB767

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas Forest Service must create and maintain a comprehensive real-time database tracking statewide firefighting equipment available for wildfire response

  • Database must include descriptions of equipment types, fire department contact information, and be searchable by location and equipment type

  • All fire departments in Texas (volunteer, municipal, county, and special district) can access and update their own equipment availability in the database

  • Texas Forest Service must assist fire departments with annual updates and send electronic reminders at least once per calendar year to update equipment availability

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.

Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Livestock4/9/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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