Sec. 411.467. ACTIVATION OF ALERT. (a) When a local law enforcement agency notifies the department under Section 411.466, the department shall confirm the accuracy of the information and, if confirmed, immediately issue an alert under this subchapter in accordance with the department's rules and directives under Section 411.463.
(b) The department may issue the alert on its own initiative, without receiving the notification described by Subsection (a), if the issuance conforms to the department's rules and directives and if the criteria described by Section 411.466(a) are satisfied.
(c) In issuing the 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 to assist in locating the missing adult.
(d) The department shall also send the alert to:
(1) any appropriate law enforcement agency;
(2) the Texas Department of Transportation;
(3) the Texas Lottery Commission; and
(4) the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Subchapter Q. Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue (Clear) Alert for Missing Adults
Section 411.462. Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue (Clear) Alert for Missing Adults
Section 411.463. Administration
Section 411.464. Department to Recruit Participants
Section 411.465. State Agencies
Section 411.466. Notification to Department of Missing Adult
Section 411.467. Activation of Alert
Section 411.468. Content of Alert
Section 411.469. Termination of Alert
Section 411.470. Limitation on Participation by Texas Department of Transportation