The bill, H.B. No. 274, mandates that congregate living facilities in Texas develop and implement a flood disaster plan and conduct an annual drill to test this plan. The new section added to the Government Code, Section 418.060, defines a "congregate living facility" and outlines the requirements for these facilities, including the development of a flood disaster plan if one does not already exist, conducting annual drills that involve relevant staff, and submitting an attestation to the Texas Division of Emergency Management confirming the drill's completion.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the attorney general to impose civil penalties of up to $5,000 for each violation of the drill requirement, with each day of non-compliance counting as a separate violation. The bill also specifies that the initial drill is not required to be conducted before January 1, 2027, and mandates the Texas Division of Emergency Management to create the attestation form needed for compliance. The act will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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