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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the operability of first responder and public safety |
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communication services used in responding to natural disasters or |
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other emergencies on the Capitol grounds. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 443, Government Code, is amended by |
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adding Section 443.0205 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 443.0205. OPERABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDER AND PUBLIC |
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SAFETY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON CAPITOL GROUNDS. The State |
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Preservation Board may use any available money to install repeater |
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systems on the Capitol grounds to enhance the operability of |
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radios, first responder and public safety broadband networks, and |
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other communication services used in responding to a natural |
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disaster or other emergency on the grounds, including in elevators, |
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parking garages, the Capitol basement, and the Capitol extension. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the |
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last day of the legislative session. |