Texas § 418.0553 DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE.

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§ 418.0553 — DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE.

Texas § 418.0553

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Bluebook

Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 418.0553 (2026).

Text

Sec. 418.0553. DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE.

(a)The division shall develop a disaster recovery task force to operate throughout the long-term recovery period following natural and man-made disasters by providing specialized assistance for communities and individuals to address financial issues, available federal assistance programs, and recovery and resiliency planning to speed recovery efforts at the local level.

(b)The disaster recovery task force may include and use the resources of:

(1)any appropriate state agencies, including institutions of higher education; and

(2)organized volunteer groups.

(c)The disaster recovery task force shall develop procedures for preparing and issuing a report listing each project related to a disaster that qualifies for federal assistance. A report mu

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Sec. 418.0553. DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE. (a) The division shall develop a disaster recovery task force to operate throughout the long-term recovery period following natural and man-made disasters by providing specialized assistance for communities and individuals to address financial issues, available federal assistance programs, and recovery and resiliency planning to speed recovery efforts at the local level.
(b) The disaster recovery task force may include and use the resources of:
(1) any appropriate state agencies, including institutions of higher education; and
(2) organized volunteer groups.
(c) The disaster recovery task force shall develop procedures for preparing and issuing a report listing each project related to a disaster that qualifies for federal assistance. A report must be submitted to the appropriate federal agencies as soon as practicable after any disaster.
(d) Once each quarter, the disaster recovery task force shall brief members of the legislature, legislative staff, and state agency personnel on the response and recovery efforts for previous disasters and any preparation or planning for potential future hazards, threats, or disasters.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 602 (S.B. 799 ), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019. Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.056 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607 ), Sec. 21.001(22), eff. September 1, 2021.