Tex. Government Code § 411.467
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§ 411.467. ACTIVATION OF ALERT.
Official statutory text
(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 Department of Licensing and Regulation; and
(4) the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.
(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 Department of Licensing and Regulation; and
(4) the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.
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