Del Valle, TX – Emergency management officials across Texas will participate in a coordinated statewide emergency alert system test Thursday, April 2, 2026, as part of a preparedness exercise led by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
The testing window is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST. During that time, Texas residents may receive test notifications through multiple public warning platforms, including Wireless Emergency Alerts, local emergency notification systems and the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.
Officials said the exercise is conducted in accordance with Chapter 418.043 of the Texas Government Code, which authorizes statewide emergency management coordination and training requirements.
The purpose of the drill is to confirm alert system functionality, strengthen coordination among responding agencies, increase public familiarity with emergency alerts, encourage personal preparedness planning and identify opportunities for system improvement.
All messages will clearly indicate the notification is only a test. No action is required.
Emergency management officials also encourage Texas residents to use the opportunity to verify their contact information in local notification systems and review household emergency plans.
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