Relating to a pilot program for the establishment of disaster relief hub houses.

SB 1311 establishes a pilot program in Harris County to fund "disaster relief hub houses" operated by community organizations (like churches) or local governments. These hubs must provide shelter, power, food, and emergency supplies to at least 15 people during disasters, with applicants required to have a suitable building and submit a disaster resiliency plan. The Texas Division of Emergency Management will award grants for this program, which expires September 1, 2027, and requires an effectiveness report by August 2026. The bill directly affects Harris County community groups and local governments seeking to build these emergency response centers.