Texas HB257 allows residents to consent to participate in local emergency warning systems when applying for driver's licenses.

Texas HB257 amends the Texas Government Code to allow residents to consent to participate in emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties when applying for an original or renewal driver's license. The Texas Department of Public Safety must include space on the application for this consent. If a resident consents, their contact information can be disclosed to the local political subdivision for participation in the emergency warning system. Residents can also opt to receive alerts in both English and Spanish. Participants can request removal from the system at any time.

Texas HB257 allows residents to consent to participate in local emergency warning systems when applying for driver's licenses.

Texas HB257 amends the Texas Government Code to allow residents to consent to participate in emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties when applying for an original or renewal driver's license. The Texas Department of Public Safety must include space on the application for this consent. If a resident consents, their contact information can be disclosed to the local political subdivision for participation in the emergency warning system. Residents can also opt to receive alerts in both English and Spanish. Participants can request removal from the system at any time.