Relating to measures to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities during an emergency situation at public postsecondary institutions.

HB 5275 requires Texas public postsecondary institutions to update their emergency plans to ensure equal safety for individuals with disabilities during emergencies. Specifically, it mandates that institutions implement plans addressing evacuation assistance, include mandatory emergency drills, and coordinate with local emergency services. The bill also requires institutions to install emergency evacuation assistance devices on every floor of multi-story campus buildings to support individuals needing mobility assistance. These requirements apply directly to students, faculty, and guests with disabilities at public colleges and universities across Texas.