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2023 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 418.0553. Disaster Recovery Task Force

Sec. 418.0553.  DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE.  (a)  The division shall develop a disaster recovery task force to operate throughout the long-term recovery period following natural and man-made disasters by providing specialized assistance for communities and individuals to address financial issues, available federal assistance programs, and recovery and resiliency planning to speed recovery efforts at the local level.
(b)  The disaster recovery task force may include and use the resources of:
(1)  any appropriate state agencies, including institutions of higher education; and
(2)  organized volunteer groups.
(c)  The disaster recovery task force shall develop procedures for preparing and issuing a report listing each project related to a disaster that qualifies for federal assistance.  A report must be submitted to the appropriate federal agencies as soon as practicable after any disaster.
(d)  Once each quarter, the disaster recovery task force shall brief members of the legislature, legislative staff, and state agency personnel on the response and recovery efforts for previous disasters and any preparation or planning for potential future hazards, threats, or disasters.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 602 (S.B. 799), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.056 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(22), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 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 418.0554. Coordinating 9-1-1 Text Message Capability

Sec. 418.0554.  COORDINATING 9-1-1 TEXT MESSAGE CAPABILITY.  The division, in consultation with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, shall coordinate state and local government efforts to make 9-1-1 emergency service capable of receiving text messages from a cellular telephone or other wireless communication device.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), 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(21), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 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 418.0555. Social Media Use During and After Disasters

Sec. 418.0555.  SOCIAL MEDIA USE DURING AND AFTER DISASTERS.  The division, in consultation with any state agency or private entity the division determines is appropriate, shall develop standards for the use of social media as a communication tool by governmental entities during and after a disaster. The standards must:
(1)  require state agencies, political subdivisions, first responders, and volunteers that use social media during and after a disaster to post consistent and clear information;
(2)  optimize the effectiveness of social media use during and after a disaster; and
(3)  require that certain official social media accounts be used during and after a disaster only for providing credible sources of information.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), 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(21), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 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 418.056. Disaster Mobile Application

Sec. 418.056.  DISASTER MOBILE APPLICATION.  (a)  The division shall develop a mobile application for wireless communication devices to communicate critical information during a disaster directly to disaster victims and first responders.
(b)  The mobile application may provide information on:
(1)  road and weather conditions during a disaster; and
(2)  disaster response and recovery activities.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 418.057. Disaster Web Portal

Sec. 418.057.  DISASTER WEB PORTAL.  The division shall develop a comprehensive disaster web portal.  The web portal must:
(1)  provide disaster information to the public, including information on programs and services available to disaster victims and funding for and expenditures of disaster assistance programs;
(2)  include information on disaster response and recovery activities; and
(3)  provide information on obtaining assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, state agencies, organized volunteer groups, and any other entities providing disaster assistance.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 418.058. Use of Data Analytics in Disaster Management

Sec. 418.058.  USE OF DATA ANALYTICS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT.  To the extent feasible, the division shall use data analytics software to integrate data from federal, state, local, and nongovernmental sources to more effectively manage disaster response and recovery.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter C. -1. Disaster Recovery Loan Program › Section 418.061. Definitions

Sec. 418.061.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Account" means the disaster recovery loan account created under Section 418.066.
(2)  "Eligible political subdivision" means a county, municipality, or school district that meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 418.062.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter C. -1. Disaster Recovery Loan Program › Section 418.062. Eligibility for Loan

Sec. 418.062.  ELIGIBILITY FOR LOAN.  A political subdivision may apply to the division for a loan under this subchapter if:
(1)  the political subdivision:
(A)  is located wholly or partly in an area declared to be a disaster area by the governor or the president of the United States; and
(B)  before applying to the division for a loan under this subchapter:
(i)  has submitted to the division, within 30 days of the date of its adoption by the governing body of the political subdivision, the political subdivision's operating budget for the most recent fiscal year; and
(ii)  has submitted an application for a loan from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's community disaster loan program;
(2)  an assessment of damages due to the disaster for which the declaration was made has been conducted in the political subdivision; and
(3)  the division, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, determines that the estimated cost to rebuild the political subdivision's infrastructure damaged in the disaster is greater than 50 percent of the political subdivision's total revenue for the current year as shown in the most recent operating budget of the political subdivision submitted to the division under this section.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 597 (H.B. 3222), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter C. -1. Disaster Recovery Loan Program › Section 418.063. Disaster Recovery Loan Program

Sec. 418.063.  DISASTER RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM.  The division by rule shall establish a loan program to use money from the account to provide short-term loans for disaster recovery projects to eligible political subdivisions.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter C. -1. Disaster Recovery Loan Program › Section 418.064. Loans

Sec. 418.064.  LOANS.  (a)  A loan made from the account must be subject to the following conditions:
(1)  the loan must be made at or below market interest rates for a term not to exceed 10 years; and
(2)  the loan proceeds must be expended by the eligible political subdivision solely for disaster recovery projects.
(b)  The comptroller shall credit to the account all principal and interest payments on a loan from the account.
(c)  If the term of a loan from the account exceeds two years, the state auditor shall, on the second anniversary of the date on which the eligible political subdivision received the loan, conduct a limited audit of the political subdivision to determine whether the political subdivision has the ability to repay the loan under the terms of the loan.  The division may forgive a loan made to an eligible political subdivision if the state auditor determines that the political subdivision is unable to repay the loan.  The state auditor's participation under this subsection is subject to approval by the legislative audit committee for inclusion in the audit plan under Section 321.013(c).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter C. -1. Disaster Recovery Loan Program › Section 418.065. Application for Loan

Sec. 418.065.  APPLICATION FOR LOAN.  The division shall develop and implement an application process for a loan under this subchapter.  At a minimum, the application must include:
(1)  a description of the disaster recovery project for which the applicant is requesting the loan;
(2)  an estimate of the total cost of the project;
(3)  a statement of the amount of federal money that the applicant will receive for the project, or, if that information is not available on the date the applicant submits the application, an estimate of the amount of that money; and
(4)  evidence that the applicant has staff, policies, and procedures in place adequate to complete the project.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter C. -1. Disaster Recovery Loan Program › Section 418.066. Creation of Account

Sec. 418.066.  CREATION OF ACCOUNT.  (a)  The disaster recovery loan account is created as an account in the general revenue fund with the comptroller, to be administered by the division.
(b)  Money in the account may be used only to provide short-term loans to eligible political subdivisions in the manner provided by this subchapter.
(c)  The account consists of:
(1)  money appropriated, credited, or transferred to the account by the legislature;
(2)  money received by the comptroller for the repayment of a loan made from the account;
(3)  gifts or grants contributed to the account; and
(4)  interest earned on deposits and investments of the account.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter C. -1. Disaster Recovery Loan Program › Section 418.067. Rules

Sec. 418.067.  RULES.  The division shall adopt rules to implement and administer this subchapter.  The rules adopted by the division to implement this subchapter must include the development of a form on which a political subdivision may electronically submit its budget to the division.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter D. Finance › Section 418.071. State Policy

Sec. 418.071.  STATE POLICY.  It is the intent of the legislature and the policy of the state that funds to meet disaster emergencies always be available.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter D. Finance › Section 418.074. Acceptance and Allocation of Gifts and Grants

Sec. 418.074.  ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF GIFTS AND GRANTS.  (a)  If the federal government, another public or private agency, or an individual offers to the state or through the state to a political subdivision services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds as a gift, grant, or loan for purposes of emergency services or disaster recovery, the governor (if required by the donor) or the presiding officer of the governing body of the political subdivision may accept the offer on behalf of the state or political subdivision, as applicable.
(b)  If a gift, grant, or loan is accepted by the state, the governor, or the emergency management council or chief of the division if designated by the governor, may dispense the gift, grant, or loan directly to accomplish the purpose for which it was made or may allocate and transfer to a political subdivision services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds in the amount the governor or the governor's designee may determine.
(c)  Funds received by the state shall be placed in one or more special funds and shall be disbursed by warrants issued by the comptroller on order of the governor or the governor's designee.  The governor shall name the designee in a written agreement accepting the funds or in a written authorization filed with the secretary of state.  On receipt of an order for disbursement, the comptroller shall issue a warrant without delay.
(d)  If the funds are to be used for purchase of equipment, supplies, or commodities of any kind, it is not necessary that bids be obtained or that the purchases be approved by any other agency.
(e)  A political subdivision may accept and use all services, equipment, supplies, materials, and funds to the full extent authorized by the agreement under which they are received by the state or political subdivision.
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. 2A.04, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.101. All Political Subdivisions Served

Sec. 418.101.  ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS SERVED.  (a)  Each political subdivision is within the jurisdiction of and served by the division and by a local or interjurisdictional agency responsible for disaster preparedness and coordination of response.
(b)  The presiding officer of the governing body of each political subdivision shall notify the division of the manner in which the political subdivision is providing or securing an emergency management program, identify the person who heads the agency responsible for the program, and furnish additional pertinent information that the division requires.  The person so designated shall accomplish training prescribed by the division.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 992, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.1015. Emergency Management Directors

Sec. 418.1015.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS.  (a)  The presiding officer of the governing body of an incorporated city or a county or the chief administrative officer of a joint board is designated as the emergency management director for the officer's political subdivision.
(b)  An emergency management director serves as the governor's designated agent in the administration and supervision of duties under this chapter.  An emergency management director may exercise the powers granted to the governor under this chapter on an appropriate local scale.
(c)  An emergency management director may designate a person to serve as emergency management coordinator.  The emergency management coordinator shall serve as an assistant to the emergency management director for emergency management purposes.
(d)  A person, other than an emergency management director exercising under Subsection (b) a power granted to the governor, may not seize state or federal resources without prior authorization from the division or the state or federal agency having responsibility for those resources.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.02, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.11, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.102. County Programs

Sec. 418.102.  COUNTY PROGRAMS.  (a)  Each county shall maintain an emergency management program or participate in a local or interjurisdictional emergency management program that, except as otherwise provided by this chapter, has jurisdiction over and serves the entire county or interjurisdictional area.
(a-1)  An emergency management program required by Subsection (a) and maintained by a county, or in which a county participates, must provide for catastrophic debris management.
(b)  The county program is the first channel through which a municipal corporation or a joint board shall request assistance when its resources are exceeded.  Requests that exceed the county capability shall be forwarded to the state as prescribed in the state emergency management plan.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 992, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 2, eff. May 14, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1018 (H.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.103. Municipal Programs

Sec. 418.103.  MUNICIPAL PROGRAMS.  (a)  The governor shall determine which municipal corporations need emergency management programs of their own and shall recommend that they be established and maintained.  The governor shall make the determinations on the basis of the municipality's disaster vulnerability and capability of response related to population size and concentration.
(b)  The emergency management program of a county must be coordinated with the emergency management programs of municipalities situated in the county but does not apply in a municipality having its own emergency management program.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.104. Interjurisdictional Programs

Sec. 418.104.  INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROGRAMS.  The governor may recommend that a political subdivision establish and maintain a program and form an interjurisdictional agency jointly with one or more other political subdivisions if the governor finds that the establishment and maintenance of a joint program or participation in it is made necessary by circumstances or conditions that make it unusually difficult to provide disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, or recovery services under other provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 992, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.105. Liaison Officers

Sec. 418.105.  LIAISON OFFICERS.  (a)  Each city that does not have a program and has not made arrangements to secure or participate in the services of an existing program shall designate a liaison officer to facilitate the cooperation and protection of the city in the work of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
(b)  Each county shall provide an office and a liaison officer to coordinate with state and federal emergency management personnel concerning disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities under other provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 992, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.106. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plans

Sec. 418.106.  LOCAL AND INTERJURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS.  (a)  Each local and interjurisdictional agency shall prepare and keep current an emergency management plan for its area providing for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
(b)  The plan must provide for:
(1)  wage, price, and rent controls and other economic stabilization methods in the event of a disaster;  and
(2)  curfews, blockades, and limitations on utility use in an area affected by a disaster, rules governing entrance to and exit from the affected area, and other security measures.
(c)  The local or interjurisdictional emergency management agency shall prepare in written form and distribute to all appropriate officials a clear and complete statement of the disaster responsibilities of all local agencies and officials and of the disaster channels of assistance.
(d)  Each local or interjurisdictional agency shall conduct at least one public meeting each calendar year to exchange information about its emergency management plan.  Each agency shall provide written notice of the date, time, and location of the meeting, not later than the fifth day before the meeting, to the pipeline safety section of the gas services division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
(e)  An emergency management plan of an agency is excepted from the requirements of Subsection (d) if:
(1)  the emergency management plan contains sensitive information relating to critical infrastructures or facilities;  and
(2)  the safety or security of those infrastructures or facilities could be jeopardized by disclosure of the emergency management plan.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 992, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.107. Local Finance

Sec. 418.107.  LOCAL FINANCE.  (a)  A political subdivision may make appropriations for emergency management services as provided by law for making appropriations for ordinary expenses.
(b)  Political subdivisions may make agreements for the purpose of organizing emergency management service divisions and provide for a mutual method of financing the organization of units on a basis satisfactory to the subdivisions.
(c)  A local government entity may render mutual aid to other local government entities under mutual aid agreements or the system.
(d)  A political subdivision may issue time warrants for the payment of the cost of any equipment, construction, acquisition, or any improvements for carrying out this chapter.  The warrants shall be issued in accordance with Chapter 252, Local Government Code, in the case of a municipality, or Subchapter C, Chapter 262, Local Government Code, in the case of a county. Time warrants issued for financing permanent construction or improvement for emergency management purposes are subject to the right of the voters to require a referendum vote under Section 252.045 or 262.029, Local Government Code, as applicable.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1337 (S.B. 9), Sec. 7, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.03, eff. June 6, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.03, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.12, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.1075. Suspension of Deadlines Imposed by Local Law

Sec. 418.1075.  SUSPENSION OF DEADLINES IMPOSED BY LOCAL LAW.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, a deadline imposed by local law on a political subdivision, including a deadline relating to a budget or ad valorem tax, is suspended if:
(1)  the territory of the political subdivision is wholly or partly located in the area of a disaster declared by the president of the United States or the governor; and
(2)  the presiding officer of the political subdivision or, if there is no presiding officer, the political subdivision's governing body, proclaims the political subdivision is unable to comply with the requirement because of the disaster.
(b)  The presiding officer of the political subdivision or, if there is no presiding officer, the political subdivision's governing body, may issue an order ending the suspension of a deadline under this section. A deadline may not be suspended  for  more than 30 days after the date the presiding officer or governing body, as appropriate, makes the proclamation described by Subsection (a)(2).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 990 (H.B. 3851), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.1085. Limitations on Construction and Related Services

Sec. 418.1085.  LIMITATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES.  The presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision may not issue an order during a declared state of disaster or local disaster to address a pandemic disaster that would limit or prohibit:
(1)  housing and commercial construction activities, including related activities involving the sale, transportation, and installation of manufactured homes;
(2)  the provision of governmental services for title searches, notary services, and recording services in support of mortgages and real estate services and transactions;
(3)  residential and commercial real estate services, including settlement services; or
(4)  essential maintenance, manufacturing, design, operation, inspection, security, and construction services for essential products, services, and supply chain relief efforts.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (S.B. 968), Sec. 3, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.109. Authority to Render Mutual Aid Assistance

Sec. 418.109.  AUTHORITY TO RENDER MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865, Sec. 1.08, eff. June 15, 2007.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865, Sec. 1.08, eff. June 15, 2007.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865, Sec. 1.08, eff. June 15, 2007.
(d)  A local government entity or organized volunteer group may provide mutual aid assistance on request from another local government entity or organized volunteer group.  The chief or highest ranking officer of the entity from which assistance is requested, with the approval and consent of the presiding officer of the governing body of that entity, may provide that assistance while acting in accordance with the policies, ordinances, and procedures established by the governing body of that entity.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 497, Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 2.002, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1337 (S.B. 9), Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.04, eff. June 6, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.05, eff. June 6, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.08, eff. June 6, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.04, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.05, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.08, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.110. Statewide Mutual Aid Program for Fire Emergencies

Sec. 418.110.  STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID PROGRAM FOR FIRE EMERGENCIES.  (a)  The division, in consultation with state fire protection agencies and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, may develop a statewide mutual aid program for fire emergencies.
(b)  A program developed under this section:
(1)  does not alter the legal obligations of a political subdivision participating in the system; and
(2)  must be consistent with the state emergency management plan.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.06, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.1101. Plan for Continuity of Functions

Sec. 418.1101.  PLAN FOR CONTINUITY OF FUNCTIONS.  (a)  The governing body of a political subdivision may at any time adopt a plan for the continuity of functions of the political subdivision to be carried out during a disaster declared as provided by law by the president of the United States or the governor or during another catastrophic event.
(b)  The plan may provide for:
(1)  delegating any administrative duty of the governing body of the political subdivision or any official or employee of the political subdivision to another appropriate person;
(2)  establishing orders of succession for performing essential functions of the political subdivision; and
(3)  establishing meeting procedures for the governing body of the political subdivision.
(c)  The plan may not provide for the delegation of a duty that the governing body or official is required to perform by the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 338 (S.B. 61), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Renumbered from Government Code, Section 418.111 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(26), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 418 - Emergency Management › Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management › Section 418.1102. Exception to Quorum Requirements

Sec. 418.1102.  EXCEPTION TO QUORUM REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  This section applies to a local governmental entity created and operating under the laws of this state, including a political subdivision, school district, or special district or authority.
(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, a quorum is not required for the governing body of a local governmental entity to act if:
(1)  the entity's jurisdiction is wholly or partly located in the area of a disaster declared by the president of the United States or the governor; and
(2)  a majority of the members of the governing body are unable to be present at a meeting of the governing body as a result of the disaster.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 338 (S.B. 61), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Renumbered from Government Code, Section 418.112 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(27), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 418.111. Creation of the Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System

Sec. 418.111.  CREATION OF THE TEXAS STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM.  (a)  The Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System is established to provide integrated statewide mutual aid response capability between local government entities without a written mutual aid agreement.
(b)  A request for mutual aid assistance between local government entities is considered to be made under the system, unless the requesting and responding entities are parties to a written mutual aid agreement in effect when the request is made.
(c)  This subchapter does not affect a written mutual aid agreement between local government entities in effect on or before the effective date of this subchapter or restrict the ability of local government entities to enter into a written mutual aid agreement as otherwise authorized by statute after the effective date of this subchapter.  If a request is made between local government entities that are parties to a written mutual aid agreement, the terms of that agreement control the rights and obligations of the parties.
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.
2023 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 418.112. Administration by Division

Sec. 418.112.  ADMINISTRATION BY DIVISION.  The division shall administer the system.  In administering the system, the division shall encourage and assist political subdivisions in planning and implementing comprehensive all-hazards emergency management programs, including assisting political subdivisions to ensure that the local emergency management plan of each subdivision adequately provides for the rendering and receipt of mutual aid.
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.
2023 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 418.113. Disaster Districts

Sec. 418.113.  DISASTER DISTRICTS.  (a)  This state is divided into disaster districts to engage in homeland security preparedness and response activities.  The boundaries of the disaster districts coincide with the geographic boundaries of the state planning regions established by the governor under Chapter 391, Local Government Code.
(b)  A disaster district committee is established for each disaster district.  Each committee is composed of local representatives of the state agencies, boards, and commissions and organized volunteer groups with representation on the emergency management council.
(c)  Each disaster district committee shall coordinate with political subdivisions located in the disaster district to ensure that state and federal emergency assets are made available as needed to provide the most efficient and effective response possible.
(d)  The chair of the emergency management council shall appoint a chair of each disaster district committee based on the declared disaster and phase of disaster response in accordance with the National Incident Management System guidelines.  The chair of each disaster district committee shall:
(1)  inform the chair of the emergency management council on all matters relating to disasters and emergencies as requested by the chair of the emergency management council; and
(2)  inform the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas on all matters as requested by the public safety director.
(e)  Representatives of the emergency management council assigned to each district shall assist the chair of their disaster district committee and provide guidance, counsel, and administrative support as required.
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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 527 (H.B. 3223), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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 418.115. Requesting and Providing Mutual Aid Assistance

Sec. 418.115.  REQUESTING AND PROVIDING MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE.  (a)  A request for mutual aid assistance may be submitted verbally or in writing.  If a request is submitted verbally, it must be confirmed in writing.
(b)  If a request for mutual aid assistance is made to a department or agency of a political subdivision, the chief or highest ranking officer of the department or agency, with the approval and consent of the presiding officer of the governing body of the political subdivision or that officer's designee, may provide the requested assistance in accordance with the policies, ordinances, and procedures established by the governing body of the political subdivision.
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. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.