The bill proposes the addition of a new subchapter to the Local Government Code, allowing unincorporated areas located in or near special flood hazard areas to incorporate as Type C general-law municipalities. This incorporation can occur if the area contains a special flood hazard area or is within 1,000 feet of one. The process requires residents or landowners to file a petition with the county judge, which must include a proposed flood preparedness ordinance. Upon acceptance of the petition, the county judge will issue an order of incorporation. The newly formed municipality must adopt a flood preparedness ordinance within 90 days, which includes various requirements for flood hazard mitigation and response.

Additionally, the bill mandates that municipalities incorporate outdoor warning sirens for flood alerts, install barriers on flood-prone roadways, and adopt an incentive program for relocating or demolishing structures in flood hazard areas. If the municipality fails to adopt the required flood preparedness ordinance within the specified timeframe, it will be automatically dissolved. The bill emphasizes the importance of compliance with state and federal flood management requirements and aims to enhance community preparedness for flood events.

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