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This bill adds a new requirement for the governor of Texas to submit a detailed report to the legislature within 30 days of declaring or renewing a state of disaster. The report must provide two key pieces of information: first, a comprehensive list of all expenditures related to contracts that were awarded without following standard competitive bidding procedures during the declared disaster, and second, a thorough breakdown of federal funds received in response to the disaster. The federal funds report must include details such as the specific federal money received, any expenditure plans mandated by federal programs, the state agencies or programs receiving the funds, and any state money required to match the federal funds. The new reporting requirement will apply to executive orders or proclamations issued or renewed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, providing increased transparency and legislative oversight during states of disaster.

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