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House approves grant program, statewide oversight for flood‑warning sirens in flood‑prone areas
Summary
The Texas House approved Senate Bill 3, directing the Texas Water Development Board to identify flood‑prone areas and administer grants for outdoor warning sirens to communities at risk, after accepting an amendment that clarified grant administration.
The Texas House voted to pass Senate Bill 3, legislation that directs the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to identify areas with a history of severe flooding and to administer grants for outdoor warning sirens in those areas. The bill passed on final passage with 136 yeas and 0 nays in the late‑morning roll call during the House session.
Sponsor remarks and grant amount
Sen. Paul Bettencourt was listed as the Senate sponsor of SB 3; on the House floor the measure was described by members explaining its purpose to expand early‑warning capacity in rural flood‑prone communities where cell coverage is limited and where…
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