The bill, H.B. No. 267, introduces new provisions regarding local emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties in Texas. It adds Section 418.1103 to the Government Code, which defines "contact information" and allows political subdivisions to contract with the department to access the contact information of residents who consent to participate in emergency warning systems. Additionally, it establishes a process for participants to request removal from the system, ensuring that their contact information is deleted and that they no longer receive emergency warnings.

Furthermore, the bill amends the Transportation Code by adding Section 521.016, which allows individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license to voluntarily consent to participate in local emergency warning systems. This section mandates that the application include a space for individuals to indicate their consent for the disclosure of their contact information to local authorities for emergency warning purposes. It also stipulates that the contact information obtained can only be used for enrolling individuals in the emergency warning system and issuing warnings. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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