SB 25 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.

SB 25 allows Texas residents to voluntarily opt into local emergency warning systems through their driver's license applications. When applying for or renewing a driver's license, individuals can choose to share their contact information (phone, email, address) with their city or county to receive emergency alerts, with an option to receive alerts in both English and Spanish. Residents can later opt out by submitting a written request or text message to their local government. The bill creates a standardized process for municipalities and counties to contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety to access this voluntarily provided contact data. It directly affects Texas residents who use driver's license services and local governments operating emergency warning systems.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jul 16, 2025 Last action Jul 21, 2025
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Jul 21, 2025
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Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
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Jul 21, 2025
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Sarah Eckhardt
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