The bill, H.B. No. 309, introduces a new chapter, Chapter 787, to the Health and Safety Code, which mandates the maintenance of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather alert radios by campgrounds, hotels, and recreational vehicle parks located within specific flood-prone areas. The chapter defines key terms such as "campground," "hotel," and "recreational vehicle park," and specifies that these establishments must maintain a NOAA weather alert radio in good working order in each sleeping room and common area accessible to the public. Additionally, operators are required to provide a NOAA weather alert radio for hearing-impaired individuals upon request.

The bill outlines the applicability of these requirements to properties situated wholly or partly within the boundaries of the 100-year floodplain or within a quarter-mile of a river or creek. The legislation aims to enhance safety measures for guests in these facilities by ensuring they have access to timely weather alerts, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding and severe weather events. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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