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citizens appointed by the Governor. It allows private warnings to be given to judges only if they have
state in a natural disaster.
SB 3 - Outdoor Warning Sirens This bill requires the installation and maintenance … outdoor warning sirens in Texas areas prone to flash flooding, as identified by the Texas Water Development Board
illness, only to learn that TCEQ had warned water operators ahead of testing, giving them the opportunity
National Weather Service and install an emergency warning system at the camp that is capable of
alerting campers
Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Sen. Bettencourt’s Flash Flood Outdoor Warning Siren System, SB 3, Heads to Gov.’s Desk … bill mandates the installation of proven outdoor warning siren technology to alert residents and visitors when flood danger
officials and strengthening regulations (SB 2)
● Creating new warning systems in high-risk counties (SB 3)
● Delivering
Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Sen. Bettencourt’s Flash Flood Outdoor Warning Siren System, SB 3, Passes Senate … Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Flood Warning Sirens System in Response to July 4th Flood Disaster
AUSTIN, TX — Senate
Trick” of Bills Passing Committee!
SB3: Outdoor Warning Sirens, SB9: Replaces STAAR Test, & SB10: Reduces Property Tax Levy … Huffman with strong support.
SB 3 – Outdoor Flood Warning Sirens : Is in response Texas’ devastating July 4th flood
local governments to install, test, and maintain outdoor warning sirens. This also creates a grant program
to help
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Bettencourt’s Outdoor Warning Sirens in Flood-Prone Areas, SB 2, Passes Senate Unanimously … Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Early Warning Sirens in Response to July 4th Flood Disaster
AUSTIN, TX — Senate Bill
communications, and the urgent need for stronger early-warning systems, especially in rural and
river-adjacent communities.
“After
carefully searching for new ways to improve warning systems for any future disasters.”
The Committee will examine … items on the impending special session call:
Flood Warning Systems
Flood Emergency Communications
Relief Funding for Hill Country
take action: improving early warning systems, strengthening local emergency coordination,
and investing in infrastructure that saves lives
chemicals and additives from processed foods or add warning labels for products sold in Texas.
“This legislation came … legislation. The first pillar is the application of warning labels on foods that contain
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a warning about fuel smuggling operations run by Mexican cartels. These groups
activity. The bill also requires platforms to
provide warnings that bot accounts may spread misinformation and establishes civil
time ever, Southeast Texas was under a blizzard warning that stretched from the
Golden Triangle east along