The bill, H.B. No. 176, proposes the establishment of a grant program aimed at assisting nonprofit organizations in providing emergency communications services, including 9-1-1 services, within Texas. It introduces a new section, 771.080, to the Health and Safety Code, which mandates the commission to create and manage this grant program. The commission is tasked with developing an application process, eligibility and selection criteria, approval procedures for the use of grant funds, and accountability controls to ensure that the public purpose of the program is met and that the state benefits from the services provided.

Additionally, the bill allows the commission to accept gifts, grants, or donations from various sources to support the financing of the grant program. The implementation of this program is to occur as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for the 91st day following the end of the legislative session.

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