Proposal creates Texas Interoperability Council, grant trust and training requirement to speed first-responder communication
House Bill 2 would establish a Texas Interoperability Council to develop a statewide plan and administer a grants program (funds held in trust at the comptroller) to support interoperable radio, data and alert systems; author said the council and training requirements aim to shorten delays that hinder multi-agency responses.
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The committee reviewed House Bill 2, which would create the Texas Interoperability Council charged with developing and coordinating a statewide plan for interoperable emergency communications and administering grant funds to help local governments acquire equipment or infrastructure that can operate together during emergencies.
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