Texas HB176 establishes a grant program to aid nonprofit organizations in providing emergency communications services, including 9-1-1 service.

Texas HB176 creates a grant program to support nonprofit organizations in delivering emergency communications services, such as 9-1-1, to the public. The Commission on State Emergency Communications will manage this program, developing application processes, eligibility criteria, approval procedures, and accountability controls. The commission can also accept gifts, grants, or donations to fund the program. This act will take effect on the 91st day after the legislative session concludes.

Texas HB176 establishes a grant program to aid nonprofit organizations in providing emergency communications services, including 9-1-1 service.

Texas HB176 creates a grant program to support nonprofit organizations in delivering emergency communications services, such as 9-1-1, to the public. The Commission on State Emergency Communications will manage this program, developing application processes, eligibility criteria, approval procedures, and accountability controls. The commission can also accept gifts, grants, or donations to fund the program. This act will take effect on the 91st day after the legislative session concludes.