SB2

Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees.

Chamber Passed·8/18/25

Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; emergency management; fees.

This bill addresses disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in Texas. It mandates that local or interjurisdictional emergency management agencies in counties with a population of 68,750 or less include procedures for establishing a unified incident command structure in their emergency management plans. It also requires these agencies to conduct annual drills on their plans. The bill establishes a statewide volunteer registration and management database for disaster response and recovery operations, managed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 87–44 · Aug 18, 2025
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

132 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 15, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Hearing

History

Aug 27, 2025

House

Senate refuses to concur-reported

Aug 27, 2025

House

Senate requests conference committee-reported

Aug 27, 2025

House

Senate appoints conferees-reported