House Bill No. 200 aims to enhance local emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties in Texas. The bill introduces Section 418.1103 to the Government Code, which allows political subdivisions to contract with the department for the disclosure of residents' contact information, provided that residents consent to such disclosure for participation in the emergency warning system. Additionally, participants can request removal from the system by submitting a written request, including a text message, which mandates the political subdivision to cease issuing emergency warnings to the former participant.

Furthermore, the bill adds 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. This section outlines that applicants can indicate their consent for the department to disclose their contact information to the relevant municipality or county for the purpose of participating in the emergency warning system. The bill also stipulates that the contact information obtained under this section can only be used for enrolling individuals in the emergency warning system and issuing warnings, ensuring the privacy of the participants. The Act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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