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This bill establishes a comprehensive system for installing outdoor warning sirens in flood-prone areas of Texas, specifically targeting regions affected by the July 2025 Hill Country floods. The legislation creates two main components: a grant program administered by the governor's office to help local governments cover the costs of siren installation, and a mandatory requirement for local municipalities and counties to install outdoor warning sirens in areas with a history of severe flooding. The bill defines an "outdoor warning siren" as a sound system designed to alert people outdoors about imminent disaster risks and encourage them to seek shelter or move to higher ground. The state board will identify specific areas requiring sirens based on factors like previous flood-related human casualties, presence of residential structures, and potential property damage. Local governments will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and regularly testing these sirens, with provisions for joint installation agreements between entities. The bill also mandates that sirens have backup power sources and establishes that the board's determinations about siren requirements are final and binding. Additionally, a grant program will be created to provide financial assistance to municipalities and counties for implementing these warning systems.

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