Relating to requiring river authorities to coordinate with counties in emergency preparedness planning.

HB 280 requires river authorities (like those managing water resources under Texas law) to coordinate with county emergency management programs on specific water-related emergency planning. It mandates annual collaboration on flood control, dam safety, evacuation routes, water infrastructure recovery, and other water-related hazards covered in the county's emergency plan. The bill specifies coordination activities including shared data, joint training exercises, and utilizing existing resources without requiring new funding. Both parties must work with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for technical support using current programs. This directly affects river authorities and county emergency management offices in planning for water-related disasters.