Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
HB 2063 requires the Texas A&M Forest Service to create and maintain a real-time statewide database tracking all firefighting equipment available for wildfire response. It mandates that the database include equipment types, department contact information, and searchable features by location and equipment type, accessible to all fire departments (including volunteer departments and emergency services districts). Fire departments must update their equipment status annually or after changes, with the Forest Service providing assistance for this process. The bill aims to improve coordination during wildfires by providing a centralized, accessible inventory of available resources across the state, effective September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 25, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
8
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Transferred to Calendars Committee
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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