H.B. No. 3010 establishes the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program by adding Subchapter D-1 to 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 key terms such as "critical infrastructure," "disaster area," and "eligible political subdivision," and outlines the eligibility criteria for political subdivisions to apply for grants.

The bill also establishes the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Account within the general revenue fund, which will be administered by the division. This account will be funded through legislative appropriations, gifts, and interest earned, and will be used exclusively for making grants to eligible political subdivisions and covering the administrative costs of the program. The division is tasked with creating an application process for grants, which must include specific documentation to ensure that the projects do not qualify for federal funding. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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