Texas Water Code

§ 16.502 — OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS REQUIRED IN FLASH FLOOD-PRONE AREAS

WA § 16.502Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part C. WATER DEVELOPMENT · Ch. 16. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO WATER DEVELOPMENT · Art. M. OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS

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(a)The board shall identify each area in a flash flood-prone area that:

(1)has a history of consistent or severe flooding; and

(2)based on the history under Subdivision (1) and any other factor the board considers relevant, warrants the installation, maintenance, and operation of one or more outdoor warning sirens.

(b)Other relevant factors the board may consider in making determinations under Subsection (a)(2) include, as to each area:

(1)loss of human life to flooding;

(2)the existence of residences or other dwelling structures in a flash flood-prone area; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2, eff. September 5, 2025.