HB3

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.

Chamber Passed·8/21/25

Establishes the Texas Interoperability Council to oversee emergency communication interoperability and administers a grant program for local.

The bill creates the Texas Interoperability Council to develop and implement a statewide strategic plan for emergency communication interoperability. The council will also administer a grant program to assist local governments in purchasing interoperable emergency communication equipment and infrastructure. The council will review and approve purchases of public safety radio communication systems by political subdivisions to ensure interoperability.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 134–1 · Aug 21, 2025
Current
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

136 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 27, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Committee Hearing

History

Aug 27, 2025

Senate

Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

Aug 27, 2025

Senate

Meeting cancelled

Aug 26, 2025

Senate

Posting rule suspended