Sec. 418.017. USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES. (a) The governor may use all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with a disaster.
(b) The governor may temporarily reassign resources, personnel, or functions of state executive departments and agencies or their units for the purpose of performing or facilitating emergency services.
(c) The governor may commandeer or use any private property if the governor finds it necessary to cope with a disaster, subject to the compensation requirements of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 418 - Emergency Management
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Governor
Section 418.011. Responsibility of Governor
Section 418.012. Executive Orders
Section 418.0125. Limitations on Medical Procedures
Section 418.013. Emergency Management Council
Section 418.014. Declaration of State of Disaster
Section 418.015. Effect of Disaster Declaration
Section 418.0155. Suspension List
Section 418.016. Suspension of Certain Laws and Rules
Section 418.017. Use of Public and Private Resources
Section 418.018. Movement of People
Section 418.019. Restricted Sale and Transportation of Materials
Section 418.0195. Disconnection of State Computer Networks
Section 418.020. Temporary Housing and Emergency Shelter
Section 418.021. Federal Aid for Local Government
Section 418.022. Aid for Individuals
Section 418.023. Clearance of Debris
Section 418.025. Limited Purpose Declaration
Section 418.026. Grants for Disaster Response by Nonprofit Food Banks