AUSTIN, Texas (KXXV) — The Texas House Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness & Flooding is meeting Tuesday for its third public hearing.
There are five House Bills before the committee at Tuesday's hearing, including HB 19, HB 20, HB 18, HB 1 and HB 2.
HB 19
Relating to required flood disaster plans for campgrounds; authorizing a civil penalty.
HB 19 was left pending.
Watch the testimonies and discussion relating to HB 19 here:
HB 20
Relating to certain measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, including establishing a voluntary certification program for disaster relief organizations.
HB 20 was left pending.
Watch the testimonies and discussion relating to HB 20 here:
HB 18
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication systems.
HB 18 was left pending.
Watch the testimonies and discussion relating to HB 18 here:
HB 1
Relating to disaster response and preparedness, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing a fee.
HB 1 was left pending.
Watch the testimonies and discussion relating to HB 1 here:
HB 2
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council.
HB 2 was left pending.
Watch the testimonies and discussion relating to HB 2 here:
The committee last met in Kerrville on July 31, where the public was able to address lawmakers for the first time.
