The bill, H.B. No. 236, aims to enhance flood protection measures in Texas by mandating participation in the National Weather Service StormReady program for counties identified as flood prone. A new chapter, Chapter 354, is added to the Local Government Code, defining a "flood prone county" as one that has experienced a disaster involving storms or flooding within the last ten years. The bill requires these counties to complete the StormReady program within two years of a disaster declaration and to renew their recognition every four years.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that counties must complete the StormReady program by the second anniversary of the effective date of the Act, regardless of the provisions in Section 354.001. This legislation is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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