Relating to requiring congregate living facilities to maintain a flood disaster plan and conduct an annual flood disaster plan drill; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 274 requires congregate living facilities (where unrelated individuals reside in close proximity sharing common rooms) to develop and maintain a flood disaster plan, conduct an annual drill of that plan, and submit proof of the drill to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Facilities must implement these measures by January 1, 2027, with the first drill due after that date. Failure to conduct the annual drill may result in a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, with each continuing day counting as a separate violation. The bill applies to all such facilities operating in Texas, focusing on preparedness for flood emergencies.