S.B. No. 767 aims to establish a comprehensive database of firefighting equipment available across Texas for wildfire response. The bill amends the Government Code by adding a definition for "forest service," specifically referring to the Texas A&M Forest Service, and introduces a new section that mandates the creation and maintenance of a real-time inventory database. This database will include detailed descriptions of firefighting equipment held by each fire department, along with their contact information, and will be searchable by location and equipment type. Additionally, it will be accessible to all fire departments, allowing them to update their equipment information.

The Texas A&M Forest Service is tasked with assisting fire departments in updating their equipment information annually or as changes occur. To facilitate this, the service will implement an electronic notification system to remind departments to keep their equipment availability current. The bill also clarifies that the term "fire department" encompasses both volunteer fire departments and emergency services districts. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 418.004 (Government Code 418)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 418.004 (Government Code 418)
Engrossed: Government Code 418.004 (Government Code 418)