H.B. No. 3010 establishes the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program under a new Subchapter D-1 in Chapter 418 of the Government Code. This program is designed to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible political subdivisions, specifically rural communities located in disaster areas, for the purpose of rebuilding and repairing critical infrastructure that has been damaged by disasters. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" to include roads, public schools, hospitals, water treatment facilities, and airport facilities, among others. It also establishes a rural infrastructure disaster recovery account to fund these grants, which will be administered by the division.

To qualify for a grant, political subdivisions must meet specific criteria, including population size, economic conditions, and the extent of damage incurred during a disaster. The application process for grants will require detailed project descriptions, cost estimates, and documentation proving ineligibility for federal funding. The bill mandates that the division adopt necessary rules for administering the program, including grant application procedures and distribution. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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