HB 2128
AN ACT relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service will conduct a comprehensive study of rural firefighting and technical rescue capabilities, comparing them to urban areas. The study will examine funding, personnel recruitment, training opportunities, and other relevant factors affecting emergency services in rural regions. By December 1, 2026, the service will submit a report to state leadership with findings and recommendations to improve rural emergency response capabilities.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. STUDY ON RURAL FIREFIGHTING AND TECHNICAL RESCUE SERVICE CAPABILITIES. (a) In this Act, "service" means the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. (b) The service shall conduct a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities and compare those capabilities with those of urban municipalities. The study must (1) available funding for personnel and equipment; (2) the number of qualified candidates to fill new or vacant firefighting and rescue personnel positions; (3) opportunities for affordable training for firefighting and rescue personnel; and (4) any other factor the service considers relevant. SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2026, the service shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives a report that includes the findings of the study and any recommendations based on the SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires September 1, 2027. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue
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