Emergency services: catastrophic plans.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Government Code that obligates the Office of Emergency Services, together with state and local partners, to develop comprehensive plans for major disasters. It lists eight types of catastrophic events, including floods, earthquakes, wildfires, pandemics, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incidents. By formalizing these plans, the state aims to improve coordination and preparedness for large‑scale emergencies.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (March 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 24, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Mar 23, 2026
• Emergency Management
  Emergency Management · Mar 23, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 15, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (March 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 10, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
5. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on E.M.
6. Mar 9, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
7. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
8. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Committee on Emergency Management · sponsor

Bill text

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