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HB 13

Relating to creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Salman Bhojani and 12 co-sponsors

HB 13 creates the Texas Interoperability Council and establishes a grant program to improve data-sharing and coordination across state agencies.

Referred to Finance
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Bill Summary · HB 13

Legislative bill overview

HB 13 establishes the Texas Interoperability Council, a new governmental body tasked with improving coordination and information-sharing across state agencies and potentially local entities. The bill also creates a grant program administered by this council to fund interoperability initiatives, though specific funding mechanisms and grant criteria are not detailed in the bill summary provided.

Why is this important

Government interoperability—the ability of different agencies to communicate and share data seamlessly—directly affects service delivery in critical areas like emergency response, public health, law enforcement, and social services. Inefficient systems can delay emergency response times, duplicate efforts, waste resources, and leave vulnerable populations underserved. This bill attempts to address fragmentation that has long plagued Texas government operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding unclear: The bill's financial structure, budget allocation, and whether the grant program requires new appropriations or redirects existing funds are not specified
  • Council composition and authority: Details about who sits on the council, decision-making power, and oversight mechanisms are absent from this summary, raising questions about accountability
  • Scope creep concerns: Without clear definitions of "interoperability," the council could expand beyond initial intent, creating additional bureaucracy rather than solving coordination problems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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