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TX HB3
TX HB3Relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council, a grant program administered by the council, and the purchase of certain public safety radio communication systems.
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Introduced
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
In Committee
08/22/2025
08/22/2025
Crossed Over
08/21/2025
08/21/2025
Passed
Dead
09/03/2025
09/03/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council, a grant program administered by the council, and the purchase of certain public safety radio communication systems.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Texas Interoperability Council, a new state body tasked with improving emergency communication systems and infrastructure across Texas. The council will be composed of seven members (including the chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management) appointed by the governor, representing various emergency response, technical, and government agencies. The council's primary responsibilities include developing a statewide strategic plan for emergency communication interoperability, creating a grant program to help local governments purchase compatible emergency communication equipment, and ensuring that first responders can effectively communicate during emergencies. The bill requires political subdivisions to obtain approval from the governor (until January 1, 2027) and then from the Interoperability Council (after January 1, 2027) before purchasing public safety radio communication systems to ensure these systems are compatible with existing regional communication networks. The grant program will fund equipment purchases, infrastructure construction, training, and system integration, with specific eligibility criteria and performance requirements for recipients. The council may accept gifts and donations to support its mission and will develop rules to administer the program, with the ultimate goal of creating a more robust and interconnected emergency communication system throughout Texas.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (70)
Paul Bettencourt (R)*,
Ken King (R)*,
A.J. Louderback (R)*,
Mando Martinez (D)*,
John McQueeney (R)*,
Morgan Meyer (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Alma Allen (D),
Rafael Anchía (D),
Trent Ashby (R),
Jeffrey Barry (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Salman Bhojani (D),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Angie Button (R),
Terry Canales (D),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
David Cook (R),
Tom Craddick (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Paul Dyson (R),
Erin Gámez (D),
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Donna Howard (D),
Lacey Hull (R),
Ann Johnson (D),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Marc LaHood (R),
Suleman Lalani (D),
Stan Lambert (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
John Lujan (R),
Christian Manuel (D),
Will Metcalf (R),
Eddie Morales (D),
Penny Morales Shaw (D),
Sergio Muñoz (D),
Candy Noble (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Mary Ann Perez (D),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Ron Reynolds (D),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
John Smithee (R),
David Spiller (R),
Senfronia Thompson (D),
Steve Toth (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Denise Villalobos (R),
Trey Wharton (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Meeting cancelled (on 08/27/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HB3 |
Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/analysis/html/HB00003E.htm |
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/fiscalnotes/html/HB00003E.htm |
House Amendment (H 2) 2-King | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/amendments/html/HB00003H22.HTM |
House Amendment (H 2) 1-King | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/amendments/html/HB00003H21.HTM |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HB00003E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HB00003H.htm |
Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/analysis/html/HB00003H.htm |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/fiscalnotes/html/HB00003I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HB00003I.htm |
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