Establishes the Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund to provide grants for flood preparedness projects in flood-prone areas.

The bill creates the Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund to support preparedness projects in flood-prone areas. Administered by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the fund will receive appropriations and donations. Grants up to $500,000 per entity per fiscal year will support activities like training, equipment, and community education. The division will coordinate with federal, state, and local programs to avoid duplication and maximize effectiveness. The fund will be used for preparedness projects, training, and administrative costs, but not for routine operations.

Establishes the Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund to provide grants for flood preparedness projects in flood-prone areas.

The bill creates the Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund to support preparedness projects in flood-prone areas. Administered by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the fund will receive appropriations and donations. Grants up to $500,000 per entity per fiscal year will support activities like training, equipment, and community education. The division will coordinate with federal, state, and local programs to avoid duplication and maximize effectiveness. The fund will be used for preparedness projects, training, and administrative costs, but not for routine operations.