(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.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 418.017


(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.