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TX SB5

Bill

Status

Passed

9/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Huffman

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2nd Special Session

AI Summary

  • $200 million appropriated from the economic stabilization fund to the Governor's Office for FEMA matching funds and disaster response, relief, and recovery over a two-year period

  • $50 million allocated for grants to local governments in 28 specified Texas counties affected by the July 4, 2025 flooding disaster to install flood warning sirens, flood gauges, and related equipment

  • $28 million designated for disaster preparedness grants to improve meteorological forecasting, weather intelligence accuracy, and flood warning systems

  • $5.08 million ($2.59 million from economic stabilization fund, $2.48 million from general revenue) contingently appropriated to the Department of State Health Services for campground and youth camp safety implementation, with authority for 16 new employees

  • Requires two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber to take effect, as mandated by the Texas Constitution for economic stabilization fund withdrawals

Legislative Description

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective immediately

9/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding8/20/2025
Finance8/15/2025

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