Tex. Government Code § 418.059
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§ 418.059. GUIDE ON PREPARING FOR AND RESPONDING TO ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENT AT SCHOOL FACILITY.
Official statutory text
(a) The division, in coordination with the Emergency Management Council, shall develop a guide on preparing for and responding to an active shooter incident at a primary or secondary school facility for civic, volunteer, and community organizations.
(b) The division shall post the guide on the division's Internet website for public use. The guide must provide a comprehensive approach to preparing for and responding to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and include information on:
(1) understanding mass violence incidents and best practices for community engagement related to those incidents;
(2) incident command structure;
(3) coordination of and access to resources, including trauma and support services, acute support services, long-term support services, spiritual support services, and family or victim assistance;
(4) long-term recovery and community resilience;
(5) communication coordination;
(6) training and planning resources; and
(7) preserving and restoring community cohesion and public life after the incident.
(c) In developing and revising the guide, the division may, in collaboration with the department, seek the advice and assistance of local governments, civic organizations, volunteer organizations, and community leaders.
(b) The division shall post the guide on the division's Internet website for public use. The guide must provide a comprehensive approach to preparing for and responding to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and include information on:
(1) understanding mass violence incidents and best practices for community engagement related to those incidents;
(2) incident command structure;
(3) coordination of and access to resources, including trauma and support services, acute support services, long-term support services, spiritual support services, and family or victim assistance;
(4) long-term recovery and community resilience;
(5) communication coordination;
(6) training and planning resources; and
(7) preserving and restoring community cohesion and public life after the incident.
(c) In developing and revising the guide, the division may, in collaboration with the department, seek the advice and assistance of local governments, civic organizations, volunteer organizations, and community leaders.
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