The bill, S.B. No. 767, proposes the establishment of a comprehensive database managed by the Texas A&M Forest Service that will track the inventory of firefighting equipment available across the state for wildfire response. This database will provide real-time information, including descriptions of equipment held by each fire department, contact details for those departments, 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 as needed.

To facilitate this initiative, the bill introduces new legal language defining "forest service" and outlines the responsibilities of the Texas A&M Forest Service in maintaining the database. It also clarifies that the term "fire department" encompasses both volunteer fire departments and emergency services districts. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 418.004 (Government Code 418)