Sec. 411.305. ACTIVATION OF POWER OUTAGE ALERT. (a) When the Public Utility Commission of Texas or an independent organization certified under Section 39.151, Utilities Code, notifies the department that the criteria adopted under Section 411.301(b) for the activation of the alert has been met, the department shall confirm the accuracy of the information and, if confirmed, immediately issue a power outage alert under this subchapter in accordance with department rules.
(b) In issuing the power outage alert, the department shall send the alert to designated media outlets in this state. Following receipt of the alert, participating radio stations and television stations and other participating media outlets may issue the alert at designated intervals.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 426 (S.B. 3), Sec. 1, eff. June 8, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Subchapter K. -1. Power Outage Alert
Section 411.301. Power Outage Alert
Section 411.302. Administration
Section 411.303. Department to Recruit Participants
Section 411.304. State Agencies
Section 411.305. Activation of Power Outage Alert
Section 411.306. Content of Power Outage Alert
Section 411.307. Termination of Power Outage Alert
Section 411.308. Limitation on Participation by Texas Department of Transportation