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TX HB22
Bill
Status
Engrossed
8/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Bonnen
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AI Summary
- Expands authorized uses of the broadband development fund to include funding for early warning and emergency notification systems for natural disasters and other emergencies
- Authorizes the comptroller to provide funding for interoperable emergency communication equipment and infrastructure, including costs for equipment, operation, and administration
- Creates a new Emergency Communication Program allowing the broadband development office to award contracts, grants, low-interest loans, and other financial incentives for emergency communication systems
- Permits coordination between the broadband development office, the governor's office, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management on interoperable communications programs
- Takes effect on the 91st day after the legislative session ends
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
8/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select8/22/2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding8/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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