Tex. Government Code § 418.0541
CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING
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- Tex. Government Code § 418.0541, CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/652997
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(a) The division, in consultation with any other state agencies selected by the division, shall develop a catastrophic debris management plan and model guide for use by political subdivisions in the event of a disaster.
(b) The plan must:
(1) provide a guide for clearance and disposal of debris caused by a disaster, including information on preparing for debris removal before a disaster; and
(2) include:
(A) provisions for the use of trench burners and air curtain incinerators of vegetative debris, including identifying sources of equipment for use immediately following a disaster; and
(B) contracting standards and a model contract for use in procuring debris removal services following a disaster.
(c) The division shall consult with the comptroller about including a contract for debris removal services on the schedule of multiple award contracts developed under Subchapter I, Chapter 2155, or in another cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller.
(d) The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, in coordination with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, shall establish a training program for state agencies and political subdivisions on the use of trench burners in debris removal.