CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING.
Tex. GOV'T Code § 418.0542.
in effect(a) The division, in consultation with any other state agencies selected by the division, shall develop a catastrophic debris management plan and model guide for use by political subdivisions in the event of a disaster.
(b) The plan must:
(1) provide a guide for clearance and disposal of debris caused by a disaster, including information on preparing for debris removal before a disaster; and
(2) include:
(A) provisions for the use of trench burners and air curtain incinerators of vegetative debris, including identifying sources of equipment for use immediately following a disaster; and
(B) procedures for:
(i) vegetative debris burning, including the role of the Texas Department of Transportation in debris removal;
(ii) the coordination of clearance and disposal of debris;
(iii) obtaining equipment necessary for use immediately following a disaster; and
(iv) the interaction between political subdivisions and state and federal agencies.
(c) The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service shall establish a training program for state agencies and political subdivisions on the use of trench burners in debris removal.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 703 (H.B. 5 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607 ), Sec. 21.001(18), eff. September 1, 2021.