H.B. No. 212 aims to establish minimum credentialing qualifications for Emergency Management Coordinators appointed by Emergency Management Directors in Texas. The bill amends Section 418.1015 of the Government Code to require that individuals designated as emergency management coordinators must meet minimum credentialing qualifications established by rule by the division. This change emphasizes the importance of having qualified personnel in emergency management roles to enhance the effectiveness of local emergency response efforts.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 418.005 by removing the specification that the emergency management coordinator must be designated by the emergency management director of a county with a population of 500,000 or more. This deletion broadens the applicability of the training requirements for emergency management coordinators, allowing for a more inclusive approach to emergency management training across various jurisdictions, regardless of population size. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on the 91st day after the legislative session if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 418.1015, Government Code 418.005 (Government Code 418)