Texas HB2660 mandates certification and continuing education for public information officers in emergency communications.

HB2660 requires public information officers employed by specific entities to obtain certification and continuing education in emergency communications. These entities include municipalities, counties, sheriff's offices, independent school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and certain state agencies. The bill specifies that the training must include courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System, and basic skills for emergency communications.

Texas HB2660 mandates certification and continuing education for public information officers in emergency communications.

HB2660 requires public information officers employed by specific entities to obtain certification and continuing education in emergency communications. These entities include municipalities, counties, sheriff's offices, independent school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and certain state agencies. The bill specifies that the training must include courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System, and basic skills for emergency communications.