A variety of emergency management related bills (probably close to 100) are being considered in the Texas Legislature during its current session. This blog has previously provided information on these bills. This posting provides you updates on certain bills:
SB 359 – Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area (On 3/30, Committee report printed and distributed; will be placed on intent calendar)
SB 361 – Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage (On 3/30 Committee report printed and distributed; will be placed on intent calendar)
SB 2264 – Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system (On 3/31, this bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Flooding & Evacuations)
SB 2323 – Relating to the functions of the Texas School Safety Center and safety at public educational institutions (On 3/31, this bill was referred to the Education Committee)
