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HB 267TEXASSession 892State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas allows drivers to opt into local emergency warning systems through license renewals

Original title: Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.

Last action · August 20, 2025: FiledSponsor: Ron Reynolds

Companion · SB 33same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas permits residents to consent to share their for local emergency warning systems when applying for or renewing a driver's license, effective on the 91st day after the legislative session ends.

Why it matters

Residents gain a direct method to enroll in municipal or county emergency notification systems during standard driver's license transactions, while local governments receive statutory authority to contract with state agencies for resident contact data.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

municipalities and counties

Local governments gain the legal authority to contract for resident contact data and operate integrated emergency warning systems.

Directly affected

driver's license applicants

Residents applying for or renewing a license are provided an official option to consent to local emergency alerts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up for the local emergency warning system under this bill?

You can consent to participate and share your when you apply for or renew your state driver's license.

Can I opt out of the emergency warning system after signing up?

Yes, you can request removal by submitting a written request or sending a text message from a wireless device to your local .

Can local governments use my contact information for other purposes?

No, the bill explicitly prohibits municipalities and counties from using or disclosing the for any purpose other than enrollment and issuing emergency warnings.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Aug 20, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Government Code, Ron Reynolds, Transportation Code

OrganizationGovernment Code“Amended by adding Section 418.1103 regarding local emergency warning systems”Map →

PersonRon Reynolds“Bill sponsor in the lower house”Map →

OrganizationTransportation Code“Amended by adding Section 521.016 regarding voluntary participation”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

Analysis Score

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