S.B. No. 767 establishes a statewide database managed by the Texas Forest Service to track firefighting equipment available for wildfire response across the state. The bill defines a "fire department" to include both volunteer fire departments and municipal, county, or special district departments that provide firefighting services. The database will provide real-time inventory details, including descriptions of equipment, contact information for the departments, and will be searchable by location and equipment type. Additionally, it will allow fire departments to update their equipment information and will require the Texas Forest Service to assist in maintaining the database.

The legislation mandates that the Texas Forest Service remind fire departments annually to update their equipment availability through an electronic notification system. This initiative aims to enhance coordination and efficiency in wildfire response efforts by ensuring that all fire departments have access to up-to-date information regarding available firefighting resources. The act is 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)
House Committee Report: Government Code 418.004 (Government Code 418)
Enrolled: (Government Code 418)