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This bill requires 13 specific Texas state agencies and departments to develop and publish a severe weather adaptation plan every two years, starting September 1st of each even-numbered year. The plan must include a vulnerability assessment, review existing programs related to severe weather, analyze potential budget impacts over 2, 5, and 10 years, identify potential funding sources, and create a statewide strategy for monitoring severe weather effects. Each entity can consult with the Texas State Climatologist while developing their plan, and the plans must be based on current scientific research about potential severe weather impacts. The entities must post their plans on a publicly accessible website and submit electronic copies to key state leadership, including the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislative committee leaders. The plans are subject to audit by the state auditor, and agencies must redact any information that might compromise their operational security before public posting. This legislation aims to improve state-level preparedness and strategic planning for severe weather events by mandating comprehensive, research-based adaptation strategies across multiple government agencies.

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