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TX HB48

Bill

Status

Engrossed

8/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Drew Darby

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2nd Special Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 9-member alert notification system working group appointed by the chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management by December 31, 2025

  • Working group will study statewide alert systems operated by the Department of Public Safety and Division of Emergency Management, including the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry

  • Study must evaluate state and federal regulations, address "notification fatigue" effects, and recommend ways to streamline alert system operations

  • Study must assess alert system effectiveness for vulnerable populations including persons who are hard of hearing, those with chronic illness, and senior citizens

  • Report with legislative recommendations due to the governor and legislature by December 1, 2026; working group expires January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of a working group to study alert notification systems.

Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Last Action

Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

8/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select8/27/2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding8/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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