House Bill No. 45 aims to enhance the state's preparedness for flooding disasters by mandating the development of a comprehensive guide for civic, volunteer, and community organizations. The bill introduces a new section, 418.0535, to the Government Code, which outlines the responsibilities of the Texas Division of Emergency Management in collaboration with the relevant department and emergency management council. The guide will cover various aspects of flood disaster response, including community impact, best practices for engagement, casualty minimization, resource coordination, long-term recovery, communication strategies, training resources, and the restoration of community cohesion.

The bill requires that this flooding disaster preparation and response guide be posted on the division's publicly available Internet website by April 1, 2026. Additionally, it allows the division to seek input from local governments, civic organizations, and community leaders in the guide's development and revision. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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