Tex. Gov't Code Section 418.041
Organization


(a)

The Texas Division of Emergency Management is a component of The Texas A&M University System.

(b)

The division is managed by a chief appointed by the governor. The chief serves at the pleasure of the governor. The chief must possess professional training and knowledge consisting of not less than five years of managerial or strategic planning experience in matters relating to public safety, security, emergency services, and emergency response.

(c)

At least once every two months, the following shall meet to coordinate efforts, prevent overlap of activities, and ensure that the state’s approach to emergency management and homeland security is unified:

(1)

a representative of the department;

(2)

a representative of the division;

(3)

the presiding officer of the Homeland Security Council; and

(4)

a state agency representative from the emergency management council, selected by the chair of the emergency management council.

(d)

The division shall employ other coordinating and planning officers and other professional, technical, secretarial, and clerical personnel necessary to the performance of its functions.

(e)

The division shall manage and staff the state operations center under an agreement with the department.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 2A.02, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 602 (S.B. 799), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 852 (H.B. 2794), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2019.

Source: Section 418.041 — Organization, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­418.­htm#418.­041 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

418.001
Short Title
418.002
Purposes
418.003
Limitations
418.004
Definitions
418.005
Emergency Management Training
418.006
Civil Liability
418.011
Responsibility of Governor
418.012
Executive Orders
418.013
Emergency Management Council
418.014
Declaration of State of Disaster
418.015
Effect of Disaster Declaration
418.016
Suspension of Certain Laws and Rules
418.017
Use of Public and Private Resources
418.018
Movement of People
418.019
Restricted Sale and Transportation of Materials
418.020
Temporary Housing and Emergency Shelter
418.021
Federal Aid for Local Government
418.022
Aid for Individuals
418.023
Clearance of Debris
418.024
Rules
418.025
Limited Purpose Declaration
418.026
Grants for Disaster Response by Nonprofit Food Banks
418.041
Organization
418.042
State Emergency Management Plan
418.043
Other Powers and Duties
418.044
Assistance in Development of Local Plans
418.045
Temporary Personnel
418.046
Assistance to Aviators
418.047
Communications
418.048
Monitoring Weather
418.050
Phased Reentry Plan
418.051
Communications Coordination Group
418.052
Use of Funds to Support Certain Persons
418.053
Emergency Services District Program
418.054
Disaster Response Guide
418.055
Information Sharing Work Group
418.056
Disaster Mobile Application
418.057
Disaster Web Portal
418.058
Use of Data Analytics in Disaster Management
418.061
Definitions
418.062
Eligibility for Loan
418.063
Disaster Recovery Loan Program
418.064
Loans
418.065
Application for Loan
418.066
Creation of Account
418.067
Rules
418.071
State Policy
418.073
Disaster Contingency Fund
418.074
Acceptance and Allocation of Gifts and Grants
418.101
All Political Subdivisions Served
418.102
County Programs
418.103
Municipal Programs
418.104
Interjurisdictional Programs
418.105
Liaison Officers
418.106
Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plans
418.107
Local Finance
418.108
Declaration of Local Disaster
418.109
Authority to Render Mutual Aid Assistance
418.110
Statewide Mutual Aid Program for Fire Emergencies
418.111
Creation of the Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System
418.112
Administration by Division
418.113
Disaster Districts
418.115
Requesting and Providing Mutual Aid Assistance
418.116
Rights and Privileges
418.117
License Portability
418.118
Reimbursement of Costs: State Request or Federal Disaster Declaration
418.121
Duty of Governor
418.122
State Study of Land Use and Construction Standards
418.123
Recommendations for Changes in Land Use or Construction Standards
418.124
Suspension of Land Use or Construction Standards
418.0125
Limitations on Medical Procedures
418.125
Disaster Preparedness Community Outreach
418.126
Pre-event Disaster Response Contracts
418.127
Hurricane Preparedness
418.128
State Agency Hurricane Preparedness
418.129
Housing Assistance Information
418.131
Definitions
418.132
Duties of General Land Office or Designated State Agency
418.133
Local Housing Recovery Plan
418.134
Duties of Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center
418.135
Review of Local Housing Recovery Plan by General Land Office
418.136
Effect of Acceptance
418.141
Definitions
418.142
Establishment
418.143
Composition
418.151
Citizen Duties
418.152
Compensation for Services and Property
418.153
Compensation Claims
418.154
Certain Claims Excluded
418.0155
Suspension List
418.171
Qualifications for Rendering Aid
418.172
Insurance Coverage
418.173
Penalty for Violation of Emergency Management Plan
418.174
Personal Liability Exemption of Member of Emergency Planning Council or Local Emergency Planning Committee
418.175
Certain Information Confidential
418.176
Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Emergency Response Providers
418.177
Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Risk or Vulnerability Assessment
418.178
Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Construction or Assembly of Weapons
418.179
Confidentiality of Certain Encryption Codes and Security Keys for Communications System
418.180
Confidentiality of Certain Information Prepared for United States
418.181
Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Critical Infrastructure
418.182
Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Security Systems
418.183
Disclosure of Certain Confidential Information
418.184
Firearms
418.185
Mandatory Evacuation
418.186
Disaster and Emergency Education
418.188
Postdisaster Evaluation
418.190
Agriculture Emergency Response Plan
418.191
Medical Special Needs Volunteers
418.192
Communications by Public Service Providers During Disasters and Emergencies
418.0195
Disconnection of State Computer Networks
418.195
Attorney General as Legal Advisor on Issues Related to Declared Disaster
418.251
Definitions
418.252
Medically Fragile Individual Designation
418.253
Emergency Assistance Registry Access
418.254
Required Wellness Check
418.255
Events Requiring Wellness Checks
418.256
Requirements for Wellness Check
418.257
Rules
418.301
Definitions
418.302
Council Established
418.303
Membership
418.304
Officers
418.305
Compensation
418.306
Meetings
418.307
Administrative Support
418.308
General Duties of Council
418.309
Information
418.310
Report
418.0425
State Emergency Management Plan Annex
418.0435
Personal Protective Equipment Contracts
418.0461
Assistance to Civil Air Patrol
418.0501
Reentry Credentialing Pilot Program
418.0541
Catastrophic Debris Management Plan and Training
418.0542
Catastrophic Debris Management Plan and Training
418.0543
Contracting for Debris Removal
418.0544
Disaster Preparation Contracts
418.0545
Disaster Case Management System
418.0546
Emergency Plan for Specialty Care Populations
418.0547
Access to Local Volunteer Networks
418.0548
Communications Immediately Following a Disaster
418.0549
Hardening of Utility Facilities and Critical Infrastructure
418.0551
Permitting Task Force
418.0552
Business Advisory Council
418.0553
Disaster Recovery Task Force
418.0555
Social Media Use During and After Disasters
418.1015
Emergency Management Directors
418.1075
Suspension of Deadlines Imposed by Local Law
418.1085
Limitations on Construction and Related Services
418.1101
Plan for Continuity of Functions
418.1102
Exception to Quorum Requirements
418.1151
Assessment of Ability to Render Assistance
418.1152
Supervision and Control
418.1153
Duration of Aid
418.1181
Reimbursement of Costs: Request by Local Government Entity
418.1861
Disease Prevention Information System
418.1881
Shelter Operations
418.1882
Personnel Surge Capacity Planning

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 418.041’s source at texas​.gov