The bill, H.B. No. 182, introduces a new chapter to the Local Government Code, specifically Chapter 354, which focuses on flood protection for counties identified as flood prone. It defines a "flood prone county" as one that has experienced a disaster involving storms or flooding within the last ten years. The bill mandates that these counties must complete the National Weather Service StormReady program within two years of such a disaster declaration and requires them to renew their StormReady recognition every four years thereafter.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that counties must complete the StormReady program by the second anniversary of the bill's effective date, regardless of the provisions in Section 354.001. This legislation aims to enhance preparedness and response to flooding events in vulnerable counties, thereby improving public safety and disaster management. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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