Tex. Government Code § 411.446
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§ 411.446. NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT.
Official statutory text
(a) A law enforcement agency that receives notice of an individual who is suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer and who has not yet been apprehended shall:
(1) confirm the accuracy of the information; and
(2) if the agency believes the missing suspect poses a threat to other law enforcement officers and to the public, provide notice to the department.
(b) A law enforcement agency providing notice to the department under Subsection (a) shall include with that notice a detailed description of the missing suspect and, if applicable, any available portion of the license plate number of a motor vehicle being used by the suspect.
(1) confirm the accuracy of the information; and
(2) if the agency believes the missing suspect poses a threat to other law enforcement officers and to the public, provide notice to the department.
(b) A law enforcement agency providing notice to the department under Subsection (a) shall include with that notice a detailed description of the missing suspect and, if applicable, any available portion of the license plate number of a motor vehicle being used by the suspect.
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