The bill, H.B. No. 309, introduces Chapter 787 to the Health and Safety Code, which mandates that certain campgrounds, hotels, and recreational vehicle parks maintain National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather alert radios. Specifically, operators of these facilities located within the 100-year floodplain or within one-quarter mile of a river or creek must ensure that a NOAA weather alert radio is in good working order in each sleeping room and in common areas accessible to the public. Additionally, the bill requires that operators provide a NOAA weather alert radio for hearing-impaired persons upon request.

The bill defines key terms such as "campground," "hotel," and "recreational vehicle park," and specifies the features of the NOAA weather alert radios, including the requirement for an audible alarm and, for hearing-impaired individuals, a strobe light meeting certain standards. The legislation aims to enhance safety and preparedness for weather emergencies in these facilities, ensuring that all guests, including those with hearing impairments, are adequately informed of impending weather threats.

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