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AN ACT
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relating to the definition of homeland security activity. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 421.001(3), Government Code, is amended |
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to read as follows: |
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(3) "Homeland security activity" means any activity |
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related to the prevention or discovery of, response to, or recovery |
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from: |
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(A) a terrorist attack; [,] |
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(B) a natural or man-made disaster; [,] |
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(C) a hostile military or paramilitary action; [,
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or] |
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(D) an extraordinary law enforcement emergency; |
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or |
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(E) a fire or medical emergency requiring |
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resources beyond the capabilities of a local jurisdiction. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2015. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 2827 was passed by the House on April |
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23, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 136, Nays 3, 2 present, not |
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voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 2827 was passed by the Senate on May |
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26, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: _____________________ |
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Governor |