Sec. 411.387. ACTIVATION OF SILVER ALERT. (a) When a local law enforcement agency notifies the department under Section 411.386, the department shall confirm the accuracy of the information and, if confirmed, immediately issue an alert under this subchapter in accordance with department rules.
(b) In issuing the alert, the department shall send the alert to designated media outlets in Texas. Following receipt of the alert, participating radio stations and television stations and other participating media outlets may issue the alert at designated intervals to assist in locating the missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 6, eff. June 9, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Section 411.382. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Section 411.383. Administration
Section 411.384. Department to Recruit Participants
Section 411.385. Duties of Texas Department of Transportation
Section 411.387. Activation of Silver Alert