Relating to training and credentialing requirements for certain emergency management coordinators and officers of this state or a political subdivision of this state who have emergency management responsibilities.

HB 307 establishes training and credentialing requirements for emergency management personnel in Texas. It directly affects elected or appointed officials (like county judges or law enforcement officers) and emergency management coordinators in counties with over 500,000 residents who handle emergency responsibilities. The bill requires the state division to develop training courses covering the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and emergency response skills, along with a credentialing system that mandates ongoing continuing education in areas like disaster coordination, mass casualty management, and region-specific hazards. This system tracks completion of required training hours, verifies background checks, and confirms identity for credential renewal.