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HB 224TEXASSession 891State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas allows driver's license applicants to opt into local emergency warning systems and authorizes state disclosure of contact details

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

Last action · July 29, 2025: FiledSponsor: Vikki Goodwin

Companion · SB 25same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.

Why it matters

Residents applying for or renewing a driver's license gain a direct mechanism to opt into receiving localized emergency notifications using state-held contact details, while local jurisdictions gain statutory authority to acquire this data through state contracts for public safety communications.

Background

Emergency warning systems in Texas municipalities and counties are utilized to alert residents to imminent public safety threats or natural disasters. context
Driver's license applications and renewals in Texas are processed by the state licensing agency, which maintains resident contact data. context

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

Driver's license applicants

Applicants are provided the option to consent to participate in local emergency warning systems and have their contact information disclosed to local governments.

Directly affected

Municipalities and counties

Political subdivisions are authorized to contract with the department to receive resident contact information for operating emergency warning systems.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do residents enroll in the local emergency warning system through this bill?

Residents can consent to participate and allow the sharing of their when applying for an original or renewal driver's license, provided their local government operates a system and has contracted with the department.

Can a participant opt out of the emergency warning system after joining?

Yes, participants may request removal by submitting a written request or sending a text message from a cellular or wireless device to the applicable .

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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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Jul 29, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Vikki Goodwin, Government Code, Transportation Code

PersonVikki Goodwin“Bill sponsor in the lower house”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Code“Amended by adding Section 418.1103”Map →

OrganizationTransportation Code“Amended by adding Section 521.016”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

Analysis Score

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