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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to an annual proclamation related to hurricane |
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preparedness. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 418, Government Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 418.127 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 418.127. HURRICANE MITIGATION. The governor shall |
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issue a proclamation each year before hurricane season instructing: |
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(1) individuals, including residential and commercial |
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property owners, to prepare their property and communities for the |
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upcoming hurricane season; |
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(2) state agencies to review and update their |
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hurricane preparedness plans; and |
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(3) the following entities, to the extent practicable, |
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to conduct community outreach and education activities on hurricane |
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preparedness between May 25 and May 31 of each year: |
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(A) municipalities and counties; |
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(B) the division; |
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(C) the Texas Education Agency; |
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(D) the office of the comptroller; and |
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(E) the Texas Department of Insurance. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017. |