Texas HB3696 mandates railroad companies to provide quarterly hazardous material incident training to specific fire, emergency medical, and law.

HB3696 requires railroad companies to offer quarterly training on handling hazardous material incidents to fire protection personnel, certified volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services personnel not affiliated with hospitals and serving areas without municipal or county fire departments, and peace officers. The training must be at the railroad company's expense, similar to that provided to company employees, and accommodate virtual participation upon request. The Texas Transportation Commission will implement necessary rules for this provision. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3696 mandates railroad companies to provide quarterly hazardous material incident training to specific fire, emergency medical, and law.

HB3696 requires railroad companies to offer quarterly training on handling hazardous material incidents to fire protection personnel, certified volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services personnel not affiliated with hospitals and serving areas without municipal or county fire departments, and peace officers. The training must be at the railroad company's expense, similar to that provided to company employees, and accommodate virtual participation upon request. The Texas Transportation Commission will implement necessary rules for this provision. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.