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TX Govt Code § 418.184 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.184. Firearms

Sec. 418.184.  FIREARMS.  (a)  A peace officer who is acting in the lawful execution of the officer's official duties during a state of disaster may disarm an individual if the officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary for the protection of the officer or another individual.(b)  The peace officer shall return a firearm and any ammunition to an individual disarmed under Subsection (a) before ceasing to detain the individual unless the officer:(1)  arrests the individual for engaging in criminal activity; or(2)  seizes the firearm as evidence in a criminal investigation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 18 (S.B. 112), Sec. 2, eff. April 27, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 418.185 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.185. Mandatory Evacuation

Sec. 418.185.  MANDATORY EVACUATION.  (a)  This section does not apply to a person who is authorized to be in an evacuated area, including a person who returns to the area under a phased reentry plan or credentialing process under Section 418.050.(b)  A county judge or mayor of a municipality who orders the evacuation of an area stricken or threatened by a disaster by order may compel persons who remain in the evacuated area to leave and authorize the use of reasonable force to remove persons from the area.(c)  The governor and a county judge or mayor of a municipality who orders the evacuation of an area stricken or threatened by a disaster by a concurrent order may compel persons who remain in the evacuated area to leave.(d)  A person is civilly liable to a governmental entity, or a nonprofit agency cooperating with a governmental entity, that conducts a rescue on the person's behalf for the cost of the rescue effort if:(1)  the person knowingly ignored a mandatory evacuation order under this section and:(A)  engaged in an activity or course of action that a reasonable person would not have engaged in; or(B)  failed to take a course of action a reasonable person would have taken;(2)  the person's actions under Subdivision (1) placed the person or another person in danger; and(3)  a governmental rescue effort was undertaken on the person's behalf.(e)  An officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision who issues or is working to carry out a mandatory evacuation order under this section is immune from civil liability for any act or omission within the course and scope of the person's authority under the order.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.186 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.186. Disaster and Emergency Education

Sec. 418.186.  DISASTER AND EMERGENCY EDUCATION.  (a)  The Department of State Health Services shall establish a program designed to educate the citizens of this state on disaster and emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Before establishing the program, the department must collaborate with local authorities to prevent state efforts that are duplicative of local efforts. The program must address:(1)  types of disasters or other emergencies;(2)  the appropriate response to each type of disaster or emergency, including options for evacuation and shelter;(3)  how to prepare for each type of disaster or emergency;(4)  the impact of each type of disaster or emergency on citizens requiring medical assistance or other care;(5)  ways to respond in a disaster or emergency or to assist the victims of a disaster or emergency; and(6)  resources and supplies for disaster or emergency recovery.(b)  The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission, in cooperation with the governor, shall adopt rules to create and administer a disaster and emergency education program established under this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.1861 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.1861. Disease Prevention Information System

Sec. 418.1861.  DISEASE PREVENTION INFORMATION SYSTEM.  (a)  The Department of State Health Services, using existing resources, shall develop and implement a disease prevention information system for dissemination of immunization information during a declared state of disaster or local state of disaster.(b)  During a declared state of disaster or local state of disaster, the Department of State Health Services shall ensure that educational materials regarding immunizations are available to local health authorities in this state for distribution to:(1)  public and private schools;(2)  child-care facilities as defined by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code;(3)  community centers offering youth services and programs;(4)  community centers offering services and programs to vulnerable populations, including communities of color, low-income individuals, and elderly individuals;(5)  local health care providers; and(6)  veterans homes as defined by Section 164.002, Natural Resources Code.(c)  The educational materials must include:(1)  the most recent immunization schedules by age as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and(2)  locations, if any, of local health care providers that offer immunizations.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 549 (S.B. 239), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (S.B. 968), Sec. 4, eff. June 16, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.188 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.188. Postdisaster Evaluation

Sec. 418.188.  POSTDISASTER EVALUATION.  Not later than the 90th day after the date a request is received from the division, a state agency, political subdivision, or interjurisdictional agency shall conduct an evaluation of the entity's response to a disaster, identify areas for improvement, and issue a report of the evaluation to the division.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.1881 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.1881. Shelter Operations

Sec. 418.1881.  SHELTER OPERATIONS.  The Department of State Health Services shall develop, with the direction, oversight, and approval of the division, an annex to the state emergency management plan that includes provisions for:(1)  developing medical special needs categories;(2)  categorizing the requirements of individuals with medical special needs; and(3)  establishing minimum health-related standards for short-term and long-term shelter operations for shelters operated with state funds or receiving state assistance.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.1882 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.1882. Personnel Surge Capacity Planning

Sec. 418.1882.  PERSONNEL SURGE CAPACITY PLANNING.  (a)  With the direction, oversight, and approval of the division and the assistance of the Department of State Health Services, health care facilities, county officials, trauma service area regional advisory councils, and other appropriate entities, each council of government, regional planning commission, or similar regional planning agency created under Chapter 391, Local Government Code, shall develop a regional plan for personnel surge capacity during disasters, including plans for providing lodging and meals for disaster relief workers and volunteers.(b)  Entities developing regional plans for personnel surge capacity with regard to lodging shall consult with representatives of emergency responders, infrastructure and utility repair personnel, and other representatives of agencies, entities, or businesses determined by the division to be essential to the planning process.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.190 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.190. Agriculture Emergency Response Plan

Sec. 418.190.  AGRICULTURE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN.  (a)  In coordination with the division, the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission shall prepare and keep current an agriculture emergency response plan as an annex to the state emergency management plan.  The plan must include provisions for:(1)  identifying and assessing necessary training, resource, and support requirements;(2)  providing information on recovery, relief, and assistance requirements following all types of disasters, including information on biological and radiological response; and(3)  all other information the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission determine to be relevant to prepare for an all-hazards approach to agricultural disaster management.(b)  The Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission shall include the plan developed under Subsection (a) in an annual report to the legislature and the office of the governor.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.191 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.191. Medical Special Needs Volunteers

Sec. 418.191.  MEDICAL SPECIAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS.  (a)  An entity responsible for the care of individuals with medical special needs shall develop and distribute information on volunteering in connection with a disaster.(b)  The division shall provide information to interested parties and the public regarding how volunteers can be identified and trained to help all groups of people, including those with medical special needs and those who are residents of assisted living facilities.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.193 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.193. Purchase of Information Technology Commodity Items for Disaster Purposes

Sec. 418.193.  PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMODITY ITEMS FOR DISASTER PURPOSES.  A public safety entity, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 1401, or a county hospital, public hospital, or hospital district may purchase commodity items through the Department of Information Resources in accordance with Section 2157.068 if the public safety entity, hospital, or hospital district finds that the purchase of those commodity items will assist the public safety entity, hospital, or hospital district in providing disaster education or preparing for a disaster.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.194 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.194. Contracts With Certain Entities for Disaster Purposes

Sec. 418.194.  CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN ENTITIES FOR DISASTER PURPOSES.  (a)  In this section, "consolidated telecommunications system" has the meaning assigned by Section 2170.001(a).(b)  A public safety entity, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 1401, or a governmental entity of another state may contract with the Department of Information Resources for use of the consolidated telecommunications system in accordance with Section 2170.004 if the public safety entity or governmental entity finds that the use of the consolidated telecommunications system will assist the entity in providing disaster education or preparing for a disaster.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.195 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 418.195. Attorney General as Legal Advisor on Issues Related to Declared Disaster

Sec. 418.195.  ATTORNEY GENERAL AS LEGAL ADVISOR ON ISSUES RELATED TO DECLARED DISASTER.  (a)  This section applies only during a declared state of disaster under Section 418.014 and the 90-day period following the expiration or termination of the disaster declaration.(b)  The attorney general may provide legal counsel to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster under Section 418.014 on issues related to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery applicable to the area subject to the disaster declaration.(c)  A request for counsel under this section may be submitted only by:(1)  the emergency management director designated under Section 418.1015 for the political subdivision;(2)  the county judge or a commissioner of a county subject to the declaration; or(3)  the mayor of a municipality subject to the declaration.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 416), Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.193 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(27), eff. September 1, 2021.|For expiration of this subchapter, see Section 418.261.
TX Govt Code § 418.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.251. Definitions

Sec. 418.251.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Chief" means the chief of the division appointed under Section 418.041.(2)  "Task force" means the task force on faith-based disaster response established under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.252. Establishment

Sec. 418.252.  ESTABLISHMENT.  The task force on faith-based disaster response is established to assist the division by studying the participation of faith-based organizations in disaster response.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.253. Membership

Sec. 418.253.  MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The task force is composed of representatives of faith-based organizations active in disaster response appointed by the chief.(b)  The chief shall determine the number of members of the task force to ensure effective representation of faith-based organizations active in disaster response.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.254. Officers

Sec. 418.254.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The chief is designated as the interim presiding officer for purposes of calling and conducting the initial meeting of the task force.(b)  The task force:(1)  shall at its initial meeting select a presiding officer from among its members for the purpose of calling and conducting meetings; and(2)  may select an assistant presiding officer and secretary from among its members.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.255. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 418.255.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.  A member of the task force is not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses for service on the task force.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.256. Meetings

Sec. 418.256.  MEETINGS.  (a)  After its initial meeting, the task force shall meet at least twice each year at a time and place determined by the presiding officer.(b)  The task force may meet at other times the task force considers appropriate. The presiding officer may call a meeting on the officer's own motion.(c)  The task force may meet by teleconference.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.257. Administrative Support

Sec. 418.257.  ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.  The division shall provide administrative support to the task force.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.258. Duties of Task Force

Sec. 418.258.  DUTIES OF TASK FORCE.  The task force shall:(1)  develop and implement a plan for improving data collection regarding faith-based organizations that participate in disaster response;(2)  develop best practices for communicating, cooperating, and collaborating with faith-based organizations to strengthen disaster response in this state;(3)  identify and address inefficiencies in disaster response provided by the state and faith-based organizations; and(4)  identify and address gaps in state services that could be provided by faith-based organizations.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.259 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.259. Report

Sec. 418.259.  REPORT.  Not later than December 1, 2020, the task force shall submit to the governor and the legislature a report of the task force's activities conducted under Section 418.258 and any recommendations for legislative or other action.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.260 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.260. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 418.260.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The task force may solicit and accept gifts and grants from any source to be used to carry out a function of the task force.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.261 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter I. Task Force on Faith-Based Disaster Response|Section 418.261. Expiration

Sec. 418.261.  EXPIRATION.  The task force is abolished and this subchapter expires September 1, 2021.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (H.B. 3616), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|Subchapter J, consisting of Secs. 418.301 to 418.310, was added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 426 (S.B. 3), Sec. 3.For another Subchapter J, consisting of Secs. 418.301 to 418.307, added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (S.B. 968), Sec. 5, see Sec. 418.301 et seq., post.
TX Govt Code § 418.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter J. Texas Energy Reliability Council|Section 418.301. Definitions

Sec. 418.301.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Chief" means the division's chief.(2)  "Council" means the Texas Energy Reliability Council.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 426 (S.B. 3), Sec. 3, eff. June 8, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter J. Texas Energy Reliability Council|Section 418.302. Council Established

Sec. 418.302.  COUNCIL ESTABLISHED.  (a)  The Texas Energy Reliability Council is established to:(1)  ensure that the energy and electric industries in this state meet high priority human needs and address critical infrastructure concerns; and(2)  enhance coordination and communication in the energy and electric industries in this state.(b)  Chapter 2110 does not apply to the council.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 426 (S.B. 3), Sec. 3, eff. June 8, 2021.|