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TX Govt Code § 418.1151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System|Section 418.1151. Assessment of Ability to Render Assistance

Sec. 418.1151.  ASSESSMENT OF ABILITY TO RENDER ASSISTANCE.  (a)  When contacted with a request for mutual aid assistance, a local government entity shall assess local resources to determine availability of personnel, equipment, and other assistance to respond to the request.(b)  A responding local government entity may provide assistance to the extent personnel, equipment, and resources are determined to be available.  A local government entity is not required to provide mutual aid assistance unless the entity determines that the entity has sufficient resources to provide assistance, based on current or anticipated events in its jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 418.1152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System|Section 418.1152. Supervision and Control

Sec. 418.1152.  SUPERVISION AND CONTROL.  When providing mutual aid assistance under the system:(1)  the response effort must be organized and function in accordance with the National Incident Management System guidelines;(2)  the personnel, equipment, and resources of a responding local government entity being used in the response effort are under the operational control of the requesting local government entity unless otherwise agreed;(3)  direct supervision and control of personnel, equipment, and resources and personnel accountability remain the responsibility of the designated supervisory personnel of the responding local government entity;(4)  unless otherwise agreed in advance, an emergency medical service organization providing assistance under the system shall use the medical protocols authorized by the organization's medical director;(5)  the designated supervisory personnel of the responding local government entity shall:(A)  maintain daily personnel time records, material records, and a log of equipment hours;(B)  be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment and other resources furnished by the responding local government entity; and(C)  report work progress to the requesting local government entity; and(6)  the responding local government entity's personnel and other resources are subject to recall at any time, subject to reasonable notice to the requesting local government entity.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 418.1153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System|Section 418.1153. Duration of Aid

Sec. 418.1153.  DURATION OF AID.  The provision of mutual aid assistance under the system may continue until:(1)  the services of the responding local government entity are no longer required; or(2)  the responding local government entity determines that further assistance should not be provided.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 418.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System|Section 418.116. Rights and Privileges

Sec. 418.116.  RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES.  (a)  A person assigned, designated, or ordered to perform duties by the governing body of the local government entity employing the person in response to a request under the system is entitled to receive the same wages, salary, pension, and other compensation and benefits, including injury or death benefits, disability payments, and workers' compensation benefits, for the performance of the duties under the system as though the services were rendered for the entity employing the person.(b)  The local government entity employing the person is responsible for the payment of wages, salary, pension, and other compensation and benefits associated with the performance of duties under the system.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 418.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System|Section 418.117. License Portability

Sec. 418.117.  LICENSE PORTABILITY.  If the assistance of a person who holds a license, certificate, permit, or other document evidencing qualification in a professional, mechanical, or other skill is requested by a state agency or local government entity under the system, the person is considered licensed, certified, permitted, or otherwise documented in the political subdivision in which the service is provided as long as the service is required, subject to any limitations imposed by the chief executive officer or the governing body of the requesting state agency or local government entity.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.14, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.118 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System|Section 418.118. Reimbursement of Costs: State Request or Federal Disaster Declaration

Sec. 418.118.  REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS:  STATE REQUEST OR FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION.  (a)  The division shall administer all requests for reimbursement for costs associated with providing mutual aid assistance in response to a request made by the division for an incident resulting in the issuance of a disaster declaration by the president of the United States.  A request for reimbursement made to the division must be made in accordance with procedures developed by the division.(b)  The division may directly request the provision of mutual aid assistance from any local government entity participating in the system.  If the division requests the provision of assistance and the local government entity responds, the state shall reimburse the actual costs of providing assistance, including costs for personnel, operation and maintenance of equipment, damaged equipment, food, lodging, and transportation, incurred by the responding local government entity.  The state shall pay reimbursements from available state money.  If funds are made available from the disaster contingency fund, the division shall make reimbursement from the disaster contingency fund for eligible expenses to the extent that available state money is inadequate.(c)  If federal money is available to pay costs associated with the provision of mutual aid assistance in response to a request made by the division, the division shall make the claim for the eligible costs of the responding local government entity on the division's grant application and shall disburse the federal share of the money to the responding local government entity, with sufficient state funds to cover the actual costs incurred by the responding local government entity in providing the assistance.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 418.1181 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System|Section 418.1181. Reimbursement of Costs: Request by Local Government Entity

Sec. 418.1181.  REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS:  REQUEST BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY.  (a)  If a local government entity requests mutual aid assistance from another local government entity under the system that requires a response that exceeds 12 consecutive hours, the requesting local government entity shall reimburse the actual costs of providing mutual aid assistance to the responding local government entity, including costs for personnel, operation and maintenance of equipment, damaged equipment, food, lodging, and transportation, incurred by the responding local government entity in response to a request for reimbursement.  Local government entities with a mutual aid agreement when the request for mutual aid assistance is made are subject to the agreement's terms of reimbursement, as provided by Section 418.111.(b)  The requesting local government entity shall pay the reimbursement from available funds.  If federal money is available to pay costs associated with the provision of mutual aid assistance, the requesting local government entity shall make the claim for the eligible costs of the responding local government entity on the requesting entity's subgrant application and shall disburse the federal share of the money to the responding local government entity, with sufficient local funds to cover the actual costs of the responding local government entity in providing assistance.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 708 (H.B. 3178), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 418.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.121. Duty of Governor

Sec. 418.121.  DUTY OF GOVERNOR.  (a)  In addition to disaster mitigation measures included in the state, local, and interjurisdictional emergency management plans, the governor shall as a continuing duty consider steps that could be taken to mitigate the harmful consequences of disasters.(b)  At the direction of the governor and pursuant to any other authority and competence a state agency may have, a state agency shall study matters related to disaster mitigation. This includes agencies charged with responsibility in connection with floodplain management, stream encroachment and flow regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and control, air quality, public works, land use and land use planning, and construction standards.(c)  The governor shall from time to time make recommendations to the legislature, local governments, and other appropriate public and private entities as may facilitate measures to mitigate the harmful consequences of disasters.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 992, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 418.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.122. State Study of Land Use and Construction Standards

Sec. 418.122.  STATE STUDY OF LAND USE AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.  (a)  The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and other state agencies, in conjunction with the division, shall keep land uses and construction of structures and other facilities under continuing study and shall identify areas that are particularly susceptible to severe land shifting, subsidence, flooding, or other catastrophes.(b)  The studies shall concentrate on means of reducing or avoiding the dangers and consequences of a catastrophe.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 418.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.123. Recommendations for Changes in Land Use or Construction Standards

Sec. 418.123.  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES IN LAND USE OR CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.  (a)  The division shall recommend to the governor the changes it considers essential if the division believes, on the basis of the studies under Section 418.122 or other competent evidence that:(1)  an area is susceptible to a disaster of catastrophic proportions without adequate warning;(2)  existing building standards and land-use controls in that area are inadequate and could add substantially to the magnitude of the disaster;  and(3)  changes in zoning regulations, other land-use regulations, or building requirements are essential to further the purposes of this subchapter.(b)  The governor shall review the recommendations.  If after public hearing the governor finds the changes are essential, the governor shall make appropriate recommendations to the agencies or local governments with jurisdiction over the area and subject matter.(c)  If no action or insufficient action pursuant to the governor's recommendations is taken within the time specified by the governor, the governor shall inform the legislature and request legislative action appropriate to mitigate the impact of the disaster.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 418.124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.124. Suspension of Land Use or Construction Standards

Sec. 418.124.  SUSPENSION OF LAND USE OR CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.  (a)  When the governor makes recommendations under Section 418.123, the governor may suspend the standard or control found to be inadequate to protect the public safety and by rule may place a new standard or control in effect.(b)  The new standard or control remains in effect until rejected by concurrent resolution of both houses of the legislature or amended by the governor.(c)  During the time the new standard or control is in effect, it shall be administered and given effect by all appropriate regulatory agencies of the state and of the local governments to which it applies.(d)  The governor's action under this section is subject to judicial review but is not subject to temporary stay pending litigation.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 418.125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.125. Disaster Preparedness Community Outreach

Sec. 418.125.  DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH.  To the extent practicable, the following entities shall conduct community outreach, including public awareness campaigns, and education activities on disaster preparedness each year:(1)  municipalities and counties;(2)  the department, including the division;(3)  the Texas Education Agency;(4)  the office of the comptroller;(5)  the Texas Department of Insurance;(6)  the Texas Department of Transportation;(7)  the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs;(8)  the Health and Human Services Commission; and(9)  the Department of State Health Services.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.127 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(25), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.126. Pre-Event Disaster Response Contracts

Sec. 418.126.  PRE-EVENT DISASTER RESPONSE CONTRACTS.  (a)  The General Land Office shall solicit proposals for and enter into one or more pre-event contracts that may be activated by the office in the event of a weather-related disaster declaration to obtain services for debris removal from beaches as needed following the disaster.(b)  The Texas Department of Transportation shall solicit proposals for and enter into one or more pre-event contracts that may be activated by the department in the event of a weather-related disaster declaration to obtain services for debris removal from the state highway system as needed following the disaster.(c)  The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs shall solicit proposals for and enter into one or more pre-event contracts that may be activated by the department in the event of a weather-related disaster declaration to obtain temporary or emergency housing as needed following the disaster.(d)  Services obtained under a pre-event contract under this section may be paid for with money from the disaster contingency fund under Section 418.073.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1408 (H.B. 4409), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.127. Hurricane Preparedness

Sec. 418.127.  HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS.  The governor shall issue a proclamation each year before hurricane season instructing:(1)  individuals, including residential and commercial property owners, to prepare their property and communities for the upcoming hurricane season;(2)  state agencies to review and update their hurricane preparedness plans; and(3)  the following entities, to the extent practicable, to conduct community outreach and education activities on hurricane preparedness between May 25 and May 31 of each year:(A)  municipalities and counties;(B)  the division;(C)  the Texas Education Agency;(D)  the office of the comptroller;(E)  the Texas Department of Insurance; and(F)  the Department of State Health Services.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 575 (S.B. 285), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.128. State Agency Hurricane Preparedness

Sec. 418.128.  STATE AGENCY HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the governor issues a proclamation under Section 418.127, the governor, in consultation with the division and each appropriate state agency as determined by the governor, shall publish on the office of the governor's Internet website a report on the preparedness of state agencies for hurricane response.  The report must include:(1)  a list of each state agency involved in this state's response to a hurricane;(2)  contact information for each state agency in the event of a hurricane, including the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of the officer or employee who manages the state agency's response to a hurricane; and(3)  whether the officer or employee under Subdivision (2) has completed the emergency management training course described by Section 418.005.(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, the governor may, by executive order, take any action necessary to ensure each state agency listed under Subsection (a)(1) is able to respond to a hurricane.  An executive order issued under this subsection must be published in the Texas Register and expires on the last day of the first regular session of the legislature to convene after the date the order is issued unless the governor specifies an earlier expiration date in the order.(c)  In this section, "response" includes any activity related to the prevention or discovery of, response to, or recovery from a hurricane.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 575 (S.B. 285), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. Disaster Mitigation|Section 418.129. Housing Assistance Information

Sec. 418.129.  HOUSING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION.  The General Land Office shall conduct a public information campaign each year before and during hurricane season to provide local officials and the public with information regarding housing assistance that may be available under state and federal law in the event of a major hurricane or flooding event, including information about types of assistance unavailable under that law.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 575 (S.B. 285), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. -1. Disaster Housing Recovery|Section 418.131. Definitions

Sec. 418.131.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Center" means the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center at Texas A&M University.(2)  "Local government" means a county, municipality, or council of government that has jurisdiction in a first tier coastal county, as defined by Section 2210.003, Insurance Code.(3)  "Plan" means a local housing recovery plan developed under Section 418.133.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (S.B. 289), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.132 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter F. -1. Disaster Housing Recovery|Section 418.132. Duties of General Land Office or Designated State Agency

Sec. 418.132.  DUTIES OF GENERAL LAND OFFICE OR DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY.  (a)  Unless the governor designates a state agency under Subsection (d), the General Land Office shall receive and administer federal and state funds appropriated for long-term disaster recovery.(b)  The General Land Office shall:(1)  collaborate with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as appropriate, on plans developed under Section 418.133;(2)  seek prior approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the immediate post-disaster implementation of local housing recovery plans accepted by the General Land Office under Section 418.135; and(3)  maintain a division with adequate staffing and other administrative support to review plans developed under Section 418.133.(c)  The General Land Office may adopt rules as necessary to implement the General Land Office's duties under this subchapter.(d)  The governor may designate a state agency to be responsible for long-term disaster recovery under this subchapter instead of the General Land Office.  If the governor designates a state agency under this subsection, a reference to the General Land Office in this subchapter means the designated state agency.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (S.B. 289), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|