H.B. No. 136 proposes the establishment of the Texas Division of Emergency Management Hill Country 2025 Flood Response Grant Program, which aims to assist local governments in acquiring emergency communication equipment and constructing necessary infrastructure. The bill introduces a new subchapter to Chapter 421 of the Government Code, detailing definitions, eligibility criteria, and the administration of the grant program. The program will provide funding for purchasing interoperable emergency communication equipment, constructing communication infrastructure, and training local government employees to effectively use the equipment during emergencies.

The bill outlines specific uses for the grant money, including purchasing radios and spare parts, constructing radio towers, and covering operational costs associated with the equipment. Additionally, it allows the Division to accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the program and mandates the establishment of rules for its administration. The grant program is set to be funded by any available resources, and the provisions of the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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