Texas House Bill HB3

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

• Filed: 8/8/25

Caption

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

Impact

The bill primarily impacts state laws by providing local governments with critical resources to address immediate disaster-related needs. By allocating funds for equipment like flood warning sirens and rain gauges, HB3 aims to enhance local preparedness and response capabilities directly. Moreover, the appropriations specified in the bill will facilitate improvements in meteorological forecasting and weather intelligence, which are crucial for timely disaster warnings and management, ultimately aiming to reduce future risks associated with flooding events.

Summary

House Bill 3 (HB3) aims to make supplemental appropriations for disaster relief within the state of Texas. It allocates significant funds to various Trusteed Programs under the Office of the Governor for disaster response and recovery efforts. Specifically, it designates $200 million from the economic stabilization fund for matching federal money related to disaster relief and additional funds for local governments that were impacted by a heavy rainfall and flooding event, as outlined in the bill. This focused financial support is vital for sustained recovery and enhancing disaster preparedness across the affected regions.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support, discussions around it may highlight concerns over the efficiency of fund allocation and prioritization of needs within affected communities. Potential points of contention could arise regarding how the appropriations are administered and whether they will adequately address local needs. Moreover, the bill includes contingency provisions tied to the passage of other related legislation, which could affect its implementation and the overall emergency management framework in Texas.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

• Chapter 421. Homeland Security
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