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This bill establishes a grant program in Texas to help homeowners retrofit single-family residential properties and manufactured homes to better withstand hurricanes and windstorms. The program, to be administered by the state insurance commissioner, will provide grants to eligible homeowners who want to strengthen their properties using specific building standards like the Fortified Home Hurricane Standard or other approved mitigation techniques. Homeowners must own the property as their primary residence and meet additional eligibility requirements set by the commissioner. A dedicated Hurricane and Windstorm Mitigation Account will be created in the general revenue fund, which can receive gifts, grants, donations, and legislative appropriations to support the program. The bill specifically notes that the program does not create an entitlement for property owners and does not obligate the state to fund inspections or retrofitting. Grant recipients must secure local permits, ensure work complies with building codes, and allow property inspections. The commissioner may also provide grants to nonprofit organizations to help administer property retrofitting, with strict requirements for documentation and administration. The program aims to protect public safety during hurricanes and windstorms by helping homeowners make their properties more resilient, and it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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