Tex. Gov't Code § 411.447 · Subchapter P. BLUE ALERT SYSTEM
ACTIVATION OF BLUE ALERT SYSTEM.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) When a law enforcement agency notifies the department under Section 411.446, the department shall confirm the accuracy of the information and, if confirmed, immediately issue an alert through the alert system 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 suspect.
(c) The department shall also send the alert to:
(1) any appropriate law enforcement agency;
(2) the Texas Department of Transportation; and
(3) a state agency described by Section 411.445.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm
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