Relating to first responder broadband network services used by first responders during natural disasters and other emergencies.

HB 185 establishes new rules for Texas first responders' emergency communication networks. It requires the state department to select a broadband provider with statewide coverage (including disaster-prone areas) for its own employees, maintain a public database of providers showing service areas and reliability, and submit annual reports to lawmakers on costs, network effectiveness during emergencies, and usage data. Non-department first responders may receive assistance from the department in securing or renewing these services. The bill mandates regular reporting on network performance to improve emergency communication resilience.