Texas Government Code 418.0555 – Social Media Use During and After Disasters
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The division, in consultation with any state agency or private entity the division determines is appropriate, shall develop standards for the use of social media as a communication tool by governmental entities during and after a disaster. The standards must:
(1) require state agencies, political subdivisions, first responders, and volunteers that use social media during and after a disaster to post consistent and clear information;
(2) optimize the effectiveness of social media use during and after a disaster; and
(3) require that certain official social media accounts be used during and after a disaster only for providing credible sources of information.