The bill, H.B. No. 283, aims to establish a disaster identification system in Texas for areas declared under a state of disaster. It introduces a new definition for "illuminated display," which refers to devices capable of showing flashing and continuous lights in specific colors (white, blue, green, red, and yellow). The bill amends existing laws to activate this disaster identification system when a state of disaster is declared, allowing individuals to participate by using illuminated displays to communicate their needs to disaster relief personnel.

Participants in the disaster identification system are required to affix illuminated displays to themselves and their domesticated animals, using specific colors to indicate their status (e.g., white for adults, blue for individuals 18 and older, green for those with disabilities, red for minors, and yellow for animals). The system also allows individuals to signal their medical needs through continuous or flashing lights. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state emergency management plan includes provisions for this disaster identification system, enhancing the overall response and recovery efforts during disasters.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 418.004, Government Code 418.015, Government Code 418.042 (Government Code 418)