Relating to creating a grant program administered by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

HB 136 establishes the Texas Division of Emergency Management Hill Country 2025 Flood Response Grant Program to provide financial assistance to local governments (including cities, counties, and special districts) in the Hill Country region. The program funds the purchase of interoperable emergency communication equipment (like radios), construction of communication infrastructure, and employee training for first responders. Grants require applicants to submit proposals meeting Division-established criteria and may mandate completion of incident command system training and adoption of standardized emergency procedures. Funds can only be used for flood response-related communication needs, ensuring first responders can effectively communicate during emergencies. The bill creates specific administrative procedures for grant eligibility, award amounts, and contract monitoring.