Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 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.Tex. Gov't. Code § 411.387
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 489,Sec. 6, eff. 6/9/2017.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2007.