Emergency services: mutual aid: public works.

Summary

The bill amends the Government Code to require that public‑works resources be included in mutual‑aid assistance during any state of war or declared emergency. It directs the Office of Emergency Services, together with local and state public‑works agencies, to create a Public Works Emergency Mutual Aid Plan and provides for reimbursement of mandated costs to local agencies and school districts. The measure aims to streamline disaster response and reduce the need for separate inter‑agency agreements.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 29, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 21, 2025
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Apr 28, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 21, 2025Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1627.)
5. May 21, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. May 14, 2025In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
7. Apr 29, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on E.M.
9. Feb 13, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
10. Feb 12, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Caloza · sponsor

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