Bill > HB3

This bill amends provisions of the Texas Government Code related to the state's response to disasters, including pandemics. Key changes include: 1) establishing that only the state legislature has the authority to restrict or impair the operation of businesses during a declared disaster, 2) limiting the governor's ability to renew or declare a new disaster declaration without legislative approval, 3) restricting the governor's ability to suspend certain laws and rules, and 4) clarifying the roles of state and local governments in disaster response. The bill aims to balance the powers of the legislative and executive branches during emergency situations.