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TX Govt Code § 418.047 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.047. Communications

Sec. 418.047.  COMMUNICATIONS.  (a)  In cooperation with other state agencies, the division shall ascertain what means exist for rapid and efficient communication in times of disaster.(a-1)  The division shall coordinate with the Texas Department of Transportation to establish additional methods for disseminating emergency public service messages to motorists, including:(1)  severe weather advisories;(2)  AMBER alerts under Subchapter L, Chapter 411; and(3)  silver alerts under Subchapter M, Chapter 411.(b)  The division shall consider the desirability of supplementing the communication resources or integrating them into a state or state-federal telecommunication or other communication system or network.(c)  In studying the character and feasibility of any system or its parts, the division shall evaluate the possibility of its multipurpose use for general state and local governmental purposes.(d)  The division shall make recommendations to the governor as appropriate.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 8.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 418.048 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.048. Monitoring Weather; Disaster Preparedness Education

Sec. 418.048.  MONITORING WEATHER; DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EDUCATION.  (a)  The division shall keep continuously apprised of weather conditions that present danger of climatic activity, such as precipitation, severe enough to constitute a disaster.(b)  The division shall create a list of suggested actions for state agencies and the public to take to prepare for winter storms, organized by severity of storm based on the National Weather Service Winter Storm Severity Index.(c)  The division shall develop disaster preparedness educational materials that include instructions for preparing a disaster kit containing supplies most needed in a disaster or emergency, such as water, nonperishable food, medical supplies, flashlights, and other essential items, to assist families and businesses in adequately preparing for winter storms, hurricanes, floods, drought, fires, and other potential disasters.(d)  The division shall post on the division's Internet website and distribute to local governments and businesses the educational materials and instructions developed under Subsection (c).|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 426 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2, eff. June 8, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.050 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.050. Phased Reentry Plan

Sec. 418.050.  PHASED REENTRY PLAN.  (a)  The division shall develop a phased reentry plan to govern the order in which particular groups of people are allowed to reenter areas previously evacuated because of a disaster or threat of disaster.  The plan may provide different reentry procedures for different types of disasters.(b)  The phased reentry plan shall:(1)  recognize the role of local emergency management directors in making decisions regarding the timing and implementation of reentry plans for a disaster; and(2)  provide local emergency management directors with sufficient flexibility to adjust the plan as necessary to accommodate the circumstances of a particular emergency.(c)  The division, in consultation with representatives of affected parties and local emergency management directors, shall develop a reentry credentialing process.  The division shall include the credentialing process in the phased reentry plan.  The department shall provide support for the credentialing process.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.09, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 602 (S.B. 799), Sec. 5, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 852 (H.B. 2794), Sec. 5, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0501. Reentry Credentialing Pilot Program

Sec. 418.0501.  REENTRY CREDENTIALING PILOT PROGRAM.  (a)  The division shall consider implementing a pilot program for a reentry credentialing process for reentry into areas previously evacuated because of a disaster or threat of disaster.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 2B.051, eff. September 1, 2009.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.050 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(16), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 418.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.051. Communications Coordination Group

Sec. 418.051.  COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION GROUP.  (a)  The communications coordination group shall facilitate interagency coordination and collaboration to provide efficient and effective planning and execution of communications support to joint, interagency, and intergovernmental task forces.(b)  At the direction of the division, the communications coordination group shall assist with coordination and collaboration during an emergency.(c)  The communications coordination group consists of members selected by the division, including representatives of:(1)  the Texas military forces;(2)  the department;(3)  the Federal Emergency Management Agency;(4)  federal agencies that comprise Emergency Support Function No. 2;(5)  the telecommunications industry, including cable service providers, as defined by Section 66.002, Utilities Code;(6)  electric utilities, as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;(7)  gas utilities, as defined by Sections 101.003 and 121.001, Utilities Code;(8)  the National Guard's Joint Continental United States Communications Support Environment;(9)  the National Guard Bureau;(10)  amateur radio operator groups;(11)  the Texas A&M Forest Service;(12)  the Texas Department of Transportation;(13)  the General Land Office;(14)  the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service;(15)  the Public Utility Commission of Texas;(16)  the Railroad Commission of Texas;(17)  the Department of State Health Services;(18)  the judicial branch of state government;(19)  the Texas Association of Regional Councils;(20)  the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, Texas Wing;(21)  each trauma service area regional advisory council;(22)  state agencies, counties, and municipalities affected by the emergency, including 9-1-1 agencies; and(23)  other agencies as determined by the division.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.10, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 602 (S.B. 799), Sec. 6, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 852 (H.B. 2794), Sec. 6, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.052. Use of Funds to Support Certain Persons

Sec. 418.052.  USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT CERTAIN PERSONS.  The division may use appropriated funds to purchase food and beverages for a person who is:(1)  activated to provide services in response to an emergency situation, an incident, or a disaster; and(2)  unable to leave or required to remain at the person's assignment area due to the emergency situation, incident, or disaster.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 267 (H.B. 120), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 308 (S.B. 854), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 418.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.053. Emergency Services District Program

Sec. 418.053.  EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT PROGRAM.  (a)  The division shall serve as a resource to provide interested rural communities with:(1)  general information about emergency services districts; and(2)  information and training related to the establishment of an emergency services district.(b)  The division may:(1)  provide to fire departments in rural areas information relating to assistance programs offered to rural volunteer firefighters, including the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program to help fire departments increase staffing and deployment capabilities; and(2)  provide to rural homeowners information relating to the benefits of volunteer fire departments, including a reduction in homeowners insurance risk ratings, lower homeowners insurance rates, and better fire protection.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 634 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 560 (S.B. 1440), Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2007.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 487.060 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(29), eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Section 487.061 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1019 (H.B. 1510), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 418.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.054. Disaster Response Guide

Sec. 418.054.  DISASTER RESPONSE GUIDE.  (a)  The division shall develop a model guide for local officials regarding disaster response and recovery.  The guide must provide a comprehensive approach to disaster recovery by local officials and include information on:(1)  contracting for debris removal;(2)  obtaining federal disaster funding;(3)  coordinating the availability and construction of short-term and long-term housing; and(4)  obtaining assistance from local, state, and federal volunteer organizations.(b)  The division, in coordination with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, shall provide training based on the disaster response guide as a part of the emergency management training course provided under Section 418.005.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0541 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0541. Catastrophic Debris Management Plan and Training

Sec. 418.0541.  CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING.  (a)  The division, in consultation with any other state agencies selected by the division, shall develop a catastrophic debris management plan and model guide for use by political subdivisions in the event of a disaster.(b)  The plan must:(1)   provide a guide for clearance and disposal of debris caused by a disaster, including information on preparing for debris removal before a disaster; and(2)  include:(A)  provisions for the use of trench burners and air curtain incinerators of vegetative debris, including identifying sources of equipment for use immediately following a disaster; and(B)  contracting standards and a model contract for use in procuring debris removal services following a disaster.(c)  The division shall consult with the comptroller about including a contract for debris removal services on the schedule of multiple award contracts developed under Subchapter I, Chapter 2155, or in another cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller.(d)  The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, in coordination with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, shall establish a training program for state agencies and political subdivisions on the use of trench burners in debris removal.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.055 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(23), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0542 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0542. Catastrophic Debris Management Plan and Training

Sec. 418.0542.  CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING.  (a)  The division, in consultation with any other state agencies selected by the division, shall develop a catastrophic debris management plan and model guide for use by political subdivisions in the event of a disaster.(b)  The plan must:(1)   provide a guide for clearance and disposal of debris caused by a disaster, including information on preparing for debris removal before a disaster; and(2)  include:(A)  provisions for the use of trench burners and air curtain incinerators of vegetative debris, including identifying sources of equipment for use immediately following a disaster; and(B)  procedures for:(i)  vegetative debris burning, including the role of the Texas Department of Transportation in debris removal;(ii)  the coordination of clearance and disposal of debris;(iii)  obtaining equipment necessary for use immediately following a disaster; and(iv)  the interaction between political subdivisions and state and federal agencies.(c)  The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service shall establish a training program for state agencies and political subdivisions on the use of trench burners in debris removal.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 703 (H.B. 5), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(18), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0543 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0543. Contracting for Debris Removal

Sec. 418.0543.  CONTRACTING FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL.  (a)  The division, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall develop and publish a model contract for debris removal services to be used by political subdivisions following a disaster.(b)  The division shall consult with the comptroller to:(1)  establish appropriate contracting standards and contractor requirements to include in the model contract; and(2)  include a contract for debris removal services on the schedule of multiple award contracts developed under Subchapter I, Chapter 2155, or in another cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 703 (H.B. 5), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.055 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(18), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0544 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0544. Disaster Preparation Contracts

Sec. 418.0544.  DISASTER PREPARATION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The division, in consultation with other state agencies the division considers appropriate, shall develop a plan to assist political subdivisions of this state with executing contracts for services that political subdivisions are likely to need following a disaster.  The plan must include:(1)  training on the benefits to a political subdivision from executing disaster preparation contracts in advance of a disaster;(2)  recommendations on the services political subdivisions are likely to need following a disaster, including debris management and infrastructure repair; and(3)  assistance to political subdivisions with finding persons capable of providing the services described by Subdivision (2) and executing contracts with those persons in advance of a disaster.(b)  The division shall consult with the comptroller regarding including a contract for services a political subdivision is likely to need following a disaster, including debris management and infrastructure repair, on the schedule of multiple award contracts developed under Subchapter I, Chapter 2155, or as part of another cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 7), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(16), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0545 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0545. Disaster Case Management System

Sec. 418.0545.  DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.  (a)  The division shall, subject to the availability of funds, contract with a vendor to develop and maintain an electronic disaster case management system.(b)  The system developed under Subsection (a) may be used for case management during and after a disaster by persons selected by the division, including:(1)  a person affected by a disaster;(2)  a municipality or county affected by a disaster;(3)  the Health and Human Services Commission;(4)  the General Land Office;(5)  the Department of State Health Services;(6)  the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles;(7)  the Texas Workforce Commission;(8)  the Texas Department of Insurance;(9)  the Department of Agriculture;(10)  appropriate federal agencies; and(11)  any other appropriate entity.(c)  The system developed under Subsection (a) may include the capability for a person affected by a disaster to apply for assistance from multiple sources. The system must allow the person to control which other users of the system have access to information submitted by the person to the system.(d)  Information collected or maintained by the system developed under Subsection (a) that could identify a person affected by a disaster is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552. The information may be disclosed to a governmental body described by Subsection (b) for the purpose of disaster relief or recovery.(e)  The division shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 1307), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(17), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0546 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0546. Emergency Plan for Specialty Care Populations

Sec. 418.0546.  EMERGENCY PLAN FOR SPECIALTY CARE POPULATIONS.  The division, in consultation with the Department of State Health Services and local governmental entities that have established emergency management plans, shall develop a plan to increase the capabilities of local emergency shelters in the provision of shelter and care for specialty care populations during a disaster.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 (S.B. 982), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(19), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0547 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0547. Access to Local Volunteer Networks; Volunteer Mobile Medical Units

Sec. 418.0547.  ACCESS TO LOCAL VOLUNTEER NETWORKS; VOLUNTEER MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS.  (a)  The division, in consultation with the Department of State Health Services, shall increase awareness of and encourage local government emergency response teams to utilize services provided by local volunteer networks, including the Medical Reserve Corps, that are available in the area to respond during a disaster or emergency.(b)  The division shall develop a plan to create and manage state-controlled volunteer mobile medical units in each public health region to assist counties that lack access to a volunteer network described by Subsection (a).(c)  The Department of State Health Services shall collaborate with local medical organizations that represent licensed physicians who practice in a county or public health region to:(1)  ensure the physicians are informed about local government emergency response teams and those teams are aware of physician resources in the county or region, as applicable;(2)  compile and maintain a list of physicians in the county or region and the contact information for the physicians;(3)  provide up-to-date information about resources for physicians regarding disaster planning, including continuing medical education;(4)  promote the Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry and the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals;(5)  consider incentives to assist with recruiting physician volunteers; and(6)  encourage physicians and health professionals to advocate for disaster planning measures in health care facilities.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 (S.B. 982), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.055 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(19), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 418.0548 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 418 - Emergency Management|Subchapter C. Texas Division of Emergency Management|Section 418.0548. Communications Immediately Following a Disaster

Sec. 418.0548.  COMMUNICATIONS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A DISASTER.  The division, in collaboration with other appropriate entities selected by the division, shall to the extent practicable include private wireless communication, Internet, and cable service providers in the disaster planning process and determine the availability of the providers' portable satellite communications equipment and portable mobile telephone towers to assist in response and recovery immediately following disasters.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 285 (H.B. 2320), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(20), eff. September 1, 2021.|