The bill, H.B. No. 4341, introduces a new subchapter to Chapter 424 of the Government Code, establishing a critical infrastructure facility emergency response map and a grant program to support the development of these maps. The bill mandates that each critical infrastructure facility must provide an accurate emergency response map to the Department of Public Safety and relevant public safety agencies. These maps must include detailed information such as floor plans, labels for rooms and exits, and the locations of hazards and critical utilities. The bill also stipulates that these maps are not to be made available to the public, ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential.

Additionally, the bill creates the critical infrastructure emergency response map fund, which will be administered by the Department of Public Safety. This fund will consist of legislative appropriations, dedicated revenues, and other contributions, and will be used exclusively for administering the grant program and awarding grants for mapping services. The department is tasked with establishing eligibility standards and procedures for the grant program, which aims to ensure that critical infrastructure facilities can develop the required emergency response maps effectively. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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