PERSONNEL SURGE CAPACITY PLANNING.
Tex. GOV'T Code § 418.1882.
in effect(a) With the direction, oversight, and approval of the division and the assistance of the Department of State Health Services, health care facilities, county officials, trauma service area regional advisory councils, and other appropriate entities, each council of government, regional planning commission, or similar regional planning agency created under Chapter 391 , Local Government Code, shall develop a regional plan for personnel surge capacity during disasters, including plans for providing lodging and meals for disaster relief workers and volunteers.
(b) Entities developing regional plans for personnel surge capacity with regard to lodging shall consult with representatives of emergency responders, infrastructure and utility repair personnel, and other representatives of agencies, entities, or businesses determined by the division to be essential to the planning process.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831 ), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2009.