The bill, introduced by Senator Eckhardt, mandates a study by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) on the effectiveness of emergency alert notification systems in Texas. The DPS will collaborate with various state agencies, including the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Division of Emergency Management, to analyze how emergency alerts are communicated, the appropriateness of the geographic regions for alerts, the potential overabundance of alert systems, and the success rate of these alerts in resolving emergencies.
The findings of the study are to be compiled into a report, which must be submitted by September 1, 2026, to key state officials and legislative committees. This report will also include legislative recommendations based on the study's results. The bill is set to expire on September 1, 2027, and will take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.