The bill, introduced by Senator Eckhardt, aims to enhance local emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties in Texas. It amends the Government Code by adding Section 418.1103, which defines "contact information" and allows political subdivisions to contract with the department for the disclosure of residents' contact information, provided they consent to participate in the emergency warning system. Participants can request removal from the system and may choose to receive alerts in both English and Spanish.

Additionally, the bill introduces Section 521.016 to the Transportation Code, which allows individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license to voluntarily consent to participate in local emergency warning systems. The section mandates that the application include a space for individuals to indicate their consent for the disclosure of their contact information to local authorities for this purpose. It also stipulates that the contact information obtained can only be used for enrolling individuals in the emergency warning system and issuing warnings. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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