All Roll Calls
Yes: 23 • No: 0
TexasSB 389th Legislature 2nd Called SessionSenate
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Sponsored By: Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Brian Birdwell (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Brandon Creighton (Republican), Drew Darby, Pete Flores (Republican), Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Phil King (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Terri Leo Wilson, José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Borris L. Miles (Democratic), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Wes Virdell, Royce West (Democratic), Trey Wharton, Terry M. Wilson, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Disaster Preparedness & ReliefGovernorSafetyState Finances--Management & ControlWater--DevelopmentWater--GeneralALERT SYSTEMFLOODSWATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Flood warning sirens for Texas communities
The law covers Texas areas included in the governor’s disaster declaration for the July 2025 Hill Country floods. The Texas Water Development Board identifies places with repeated or severe flooding that need outdoor warning sirens. It can consider flood deaths, homes, and possible property damage; its decisions are final and binding. Cities must install, maintain, and run required sirens within city limits; counties handle sites outside city limits. No new siren is required where a government already maintains and runs one meeting board guidance. Governments must regularly test covered sirens and record results, and can share siren duties through written agreements. The board must issue operating guidance, including guidance for backup power separate from the main supply.
Grants help local governments install sirens
The Governor’s office must establish grants to help cities, counties, and other government entities pay to install required warning sirens. Grants depend on available money; the law states no funding amount. The office sets eligibility rules, application and review steps, grant-amount guidelines, and checks on grant use and compliance. The governor can transfer money and assign administration to a state agency. Transferred money can cover necessary and reasonable agency costs for administering the grant program or the siren requirements.
Cities and counties face funding limits
Cities and counties must certify compliance with the siren requirements before the Texas Water Development Board approves other financial assistance. Assistance for outdoor warning sirens is exempt from this restriction. The restriction applies only to applications submitted to the board on or after the law’s effective date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Carol Alvarado
Democratic • Senate
Paul Bettencourt
Republican • Senate
Brian Birdwell
Republican • Senate
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Brandon Creighton
Republican • Senate
Drew Darby
House
Pete Flores
Republican • Senate
Roland Gutierrez
Democratic • Senate
Brent Hagenbuch
Republican • Senate
Bob Hall
Republican • Senate
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Democratic • Senate
Joan Huffman
Republican • Senate
Bryan Hughes
Republican • Senate
Phil King
Republican • Senate
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Terri Leo Wilson
House
José Menéndez
Democratic • Senate
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Borris L. Miles
Democratic • Senate
Robert Nichols
Republican • Senate
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
Angela Paxton
Republican • Senate
Charles Perry
Republican • Senate
Charles Schwertner
Republican • Senate
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
Wes Virdell
House
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Trey Wharton
House
Terry M. Wilson
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Finance
Yes: 14 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
9/5/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
9/5/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/28/2025HouseSigned in the House
8/28/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
8/28/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
8/28/2025HouseReported enrolled
8/27/2025SenateRecord vote
8/27/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)
8/27/2025SenateRead
8/27/2025SenateHouse amendment(s) laid before the Senate
8/27/2025SenateHouse passage as amended reported
8/26/2025SenateReason for vote recorded in Journal
8/26/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
8/26/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#82)
8/26/2025HousePassed
8/26/2025HouseRead 3rd time
8/26/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
8/26/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#70)
8/26/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading as amended
8/26/2025HouseAmended (1-Wilson)
8/26/2025HouseRead 2nd time
8/26/2025HouseAdditional sponsor(s) authorized
8/26/2025HouseRules suspended
8/26/2025HousePlaced on Major State Calendar
8/26/2025House
Bill Text
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Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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