HB48

Relating to the creation of a working group to study alert notification systems.

Chamber Passed·8/27/25

Establishes a working group to study statewide alert notification systems in Texas.

The bill creates a working group to study alert notification systems used to notify Texas residents of certain events. The group will evaluate state and federal regulations, assess notification fatigue, and recommend legislative changes. The working group must submit a report with recommendations by December 1, 2026. The group is abolished and the act expires January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 131–1 · Aug 27, 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

135 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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13 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 22, 2025

8:30 AM

House Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Committee Hearing

History

Aug 27, 2025

House

Placed on General State Calendar

Aug 27, 2025

House

Read 2nd time

Aug 27, 2025

House

Amended 1-Plesa