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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 854

Senate Author:  Nelson

Effective:  5-29-17

House Sponsor:  Flynn


            Senate Bill 854 amends the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, Government Code, to extend the authority of the Texas Division of Emergency Management to use appropriated funds to purchase food and beverages for division personnel under certain circumstances to include any person who is activated to provide services in response to an emergency situation, an incident, or a disaster and unable to leave or required to remain at the person's assignment area due to the emergency situation, incident, or disaster.