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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.372. Development and Implementation of Alert System

Sec. 411.372.  DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALERT SYSTEM.  With the cooperation of the Texas Department of Transportation, the office of the governor, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the department shall develop and implement an alert system to be activated on report of an active shooter.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.373. Administration

Sec. 411.373.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a) The director is the statewide coordinator of the alert system.
(b)  The director shall adopt rules and issue directives as necessary to ensure proper implementation of the alert system. The rules and directives must include instructions on the procedures for activating and deactivating the alert system.
(c)  The director shall prescribe forms for local law enforcement agencies to use in requesting activation of the alert system.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.374. Department to Recruit Participants

Sec. 411.374.  DEPARTMENT TO RECRUIT PARTICIPANTS.  (a) The department shall recruit public and commercial television and radio broadcasters, mobile telephone service providers by use of the federal Wireless Emergency Alert system, private commercial entities, state or local governmental entities, the public, and other appropriate persons to assist in developing and implementing the alert system.
(b)  The department may enter into agreements with participants in the alert system to provide necessary support for the alert system.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.375. Activation

Sec. 411.375.  ACTIVATION.  (a) On the request of a local law enforcement agency or as the department determines appropriate to assist a local law enforcement agency regarding an active shooter, the department shall activate the alert system and notify appropriate participants in the alert system as established by rule if the local law enforcement agency or department:
(1)  believes an active shooter is in the agency's jurisdiction;
(2)  determines an active shooter alert would assist individuals near the active shooter's location;
(3)  verifies the active shooter situation through a preliminary investigation; and
(4)  provides the active shooter's last known location and any identifiable information for the active shooter.
(b)  The department may modify the criteria described by Subsection (a) as necessary for the proper implementation of the alert system.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.376. Local Law Enforcement Agencies

Sec. 411.376.  LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.  Before requesting activation of the alert system, a local law enforcement agency must verify that the criteria described by Section 411.375(a) have been satisfied. On verification of the applicable criteria, the local law enforcement agency may immediately contact the department to request activation and supply the necessary information on forms prescribed by the director.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.377. State Agencies

Sec. 411.377.  STATE AGENCIES.  (a) A state agency participating in the alert system shall:
(1)  cooperate with the department and assist in developing and implementing the alert system; and
(2)  establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, on activation of the alert system.
(b)  In addition to its duties as a state agency under Subsection (a), the Texas Department of Transportation shall establish a plan for providing relevant information to the public within 50 miles of an active shooter for which an alert has been issued through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the state.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.378. Limitation on Participation by Texas Department of Transportation

Sec. 411.378.  LIMITATION ON PARTICIPATION BY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  Notwithstanding Section 411.377(b), the Texas Department of Transportation is not required to use any existing system of dynamic message signs in a statewide alert system created under this subchapter if the Texas Department of Transportation receives notice from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration that the use of the signs would result in the loss of federal highway funding or other punitive actions taken against this state due to noncompliance with federal laws, regulations, or policies.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.379. Termination

Sec. 411.379.  TERMINATION.  The director shall terminate any activation of the alert system for a particular active shooter if:
(1)  the active shooter situation is resolved; or
(2)  the director or a local law enforcement agency determines the alert system is no longer an effective tool for providing relevant information to the public about the active shooter.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter L. -1. Texas Active Shooter Alert System › Section 411.380. Limitation of Liability

Sec. 411.380.  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.  The department or a local law enforcement agency is not liable for failure to activate the alert system.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 125 (H.B. 103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.381. Definitions

Sec. 411.381.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Alert" means the statewide silver alert for missing senior citizens and persons with Alzheimer's disease, as developed and implemented under this subchapter.
(2)  "Local law enforcement agency" means a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the investigation of a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
(3)  "Senior citizen" means a person who is 65 years of age or older.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 2, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.382. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease

Sec. 411.382.  SILVER ALERT FOR MISSING SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.  With the cooperation of the Texas Department of Transportation, the office of the governor, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the department shall develop and implement a statewide silver alert to be activated on behalf of a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 3, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.383. Administration

Sec. 411.383.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The director is the statewide coordinator of the alert.
(b)  The director shall adopt rules and issue directives as necessary to ensure proper implementation of the alert.  The rules and directives must include:
(1)  the procedures to be used by a local law enforcement agency to verify whether a person reported missing is a senior citizen with an impaired mental condition or a person with Alzheimer's disease and whether the person's location is unknown;
(2)  a description of the circumstances under which a local law enforcement agency is required to report a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease to the department; and
(3)  the procedures to be used by an individual or entity to report information about a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease to designated media outlets in Texas.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 4, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.384. Department to Recruit Participants

Sec. 411.384.  DEPARTMENT TO RECRUIT PARTICIPANTS.  The department shall recruit public and commercial television and radio broadcasters, private commercial entities, state or local governmental entities, the public, and other appropriate persons to assist in developing and implementing the alert.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.385. Duties of Texas Department of Transportation

Sec. 411.385.  DUTIES OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  The Texas Department of Transportation shall:
(1)  cooperate with the department and assist in developing and implementing the alert; and
(2)  establish a plan for providing relevant information to the public through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.386. Notification to Department of Missing Senior Citizen or Person With Alzheimer's Disease

Sec. 411.386.  NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF MISSING SENIOR CITIZEN OR PERSON WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.  (a)  A local law enforcement agency may notify the department if the agency:
(1)  receives notice of a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease;
(2)  verifies that at the time the senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease is reported missing:
(A)  the person reported missing:
(i)  is 65 years of age or older and has an impaired mental condition; or
(ii)  is a person with Alzheimer's disease; and
(B)  the person's location is unknown; and
(3)  determines that the person's disappearance poses a credible threat to the person's health and safety.
(b)  The local law enforcement agency shall:
(1)  require the family or legal guardian of the missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease to provide documentation of the person's age and condition to verify the person's status as described by Subsection (a)(2)(A); and
(2)  as soon as practicable, determine whether the person's disappearance poses a credible threat to the person's health and safety for purposes of Subsection (a)(3).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 219 (H.B. 834), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 5, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.387. Activation of Silver Alert

Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 6, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.388. Content of Silver Alert

Sec. 411.388.  CONTENT OF SILVER ALERT.  The alert must include:
(1)  all appropriate information that is provided by the local law enforcement agency and that may lead to the safe recovery of the missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease; and
(2)  a statement instructing any person with information related to the missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease to contact a local law enforcement agency.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 7, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter M. Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens and Persons With Alzheimer's Disease › Section 411.389. Termination of Silver Alert

Sec. 411.389.  TERMINATION OF SILVER ALERT.  (a)  The director shall terminate any activation of the alert with respect to a particular missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease not later than the earlier of the date on which:
(1)  the missing person is located or the situation is otherwise resolved; or
(2)  the notification period ends, as determined by department rule.
(b)  A local law enforcement agency that locates a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease who is the subject of an alert under this subchapter shall notify the department as soon as possible that the missing person has been located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1315), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 2639), Sec. 8, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter N. Interoperable Statewide Emergency › Section 411.401. Definition

Sec. 411.401.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "emergency radio infrastructure" means radio frequency hardware, software, or auxiliary equipment that:
(1)  provides dispatch communications for this state and local governments to public safety agencies; and
(2)  allows interoperable communication between public safety agencies, including communication between different types of public safety agencies.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 701 (H.B. 442), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter N. Interoperable Statewide Emergency › Section 411.4015. Grants to Finance Interoperable Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure

Sec. 411.4015.  GRANTS TO FINANCE INTEROPERABLE STATEWIDE EMERGENCY RADIO INFRASTRUCTURE.  (a)  The office of the governor shall establish a program to provide grants as provided by Section 411.402.
(b)  The office of the governor shall establish procedures to administer the grant program, including a procedure for the submission of a proposal and a procedure to be used by the office to evaluate a proposal.
(c)  The office of the governor shall enter into a contract that includes performance requirements with each grant recipient.  The office shall monitor and enforce the terms of the contract.
(d)  The office of the governor shall adopt rules to administer this section.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 295 (H.B. 2952), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter N. Interoperable Statewide Emergency › Section 411.402. Use of Grants

Sec. 411.402.  USE OF GRANTS.  (a)  A grant provided under Section 411.4015 may only:
(1)  be used for the planning, development, provision, enhancement, or ongoing maintenance of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure;
(2)  be used in accordance with the statewide integrated public safety radio communications plan developed under Subchapter F, Chapter 421;
(3)  be used for the development of a regional or state interoperable radio communication system;
(4)  be made to:
(A)  regional councils of government that have entered into interlocal agreements authorized under state law; and
(B)  state agencies requiring emergency radio infrastructure; or
(5)  be used for other public safety purposes.
(b)  A grant provided under Section 411.4015 may not be used to purchase or maintain radio subscriber equipment.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 701 (H.B. 442), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 295 (H.B. 2952), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 1.16, eff. January 1, 2020.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter N. Interoperable Statewide Emergency › Section 411.403. Emergency Radio Infrastructure Account

Sec. 411.403.  EMERGENCY RADIO INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNT.  (a) The emergency radio infrastructure account is an account in the general revenue fund.
(b)  The account consists of fees deposited in the account as provided by Section 133.102(e)(9), Local Government Code.
(c)  Money in the account may be used only for grants made under this subchapter.
(d)  Section 403.095 does not apply to the account.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 701 (H.B. 442), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 295 (H.B. 2952), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 1.17, eff. January 1, 2020.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter O. Prevention of Scrap Metal Theft Grant Program › Section 411.421. Definition

Sec. 411.421.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "regulated material" has the meaning assigned by Section 1956.001, Occupations Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subchapter N, Chapter 411 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(21), eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter O. Prevention of Scrap Metal Theft Grant Program › Section 411.422. Grants to Fund Scrap Metal Theft Prevention

Sec. 411.422.  GRANTS TO FUND SCRAP METAL THEFT PREVENTION.  (a)  From fines collected and distributed to the department under Sections 1956.040(a-2) and (a-4), Occupations Code, the commission by rule shall establish and implement a grant program to provide funding to assist local law enforcement agencies in preventing the theft of regulated material.
(b)  To be eligible for a grant, a recipient must be a local law enforcement agency that has established a program designed to prevent the theft of regulated material.
(c)  Rules adopted under this section must:
(1)  include accountability measures for grant recipients and provisions for loss of eligibility for grant recipients that fail to comply with the measures; and
(2)  require grant recipients to provide to the department information on program outcomes.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subchapter N, Chapter 411 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(21), eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.441. Definitions

Sec. 411.441.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Alert system" means the statewide blue alert system that is developed and implemented under this subchapter.
(2)  "Law enforcement agency" means a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the investigation of an alleged offense that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of a law enforcement officer.
Text of subdivision effective until January 01, 2025
(3)  "Law enforcement officer" means a person who is a peace officer under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a person who is a federal law enforcement officer, as defined by 5 U.S.C. Section 8331(20).
Text of subdivision effective on January 01, 2025
(3)  "Law enforcement officer" means a person who is a peace officer under Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a person who is a federal law enforcement officer, as defined by 5 U.S.C. Section 8331(20).
(4)  "Serious bodily injury" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.093, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.442. Blue Alert System

Sec. 411.442.  BLUE ALERT SYSTEM.  With the cooperation of the Texas Department of Transportation, the office of the governor, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the department shall develop and implement a statewide blue alert system to be activated to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.443. Administration

Sec. 411.443.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The director is the statewide coordinator of the alert system.
(b)  The director shall adopt rules and issue directives as necessary to ensure proper implementation of the alert system.  The rules and directives must include:
(1)  the procedures to be used by a law enforcement agency to verify whether:
(A)  an individual is suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer and is not yet apprehended; and
(B)  the activation of the alert system would aid in the apprehension of that individual;
(2)  a description of the circumstances under which a law enforcement agency is required to report a missing suspect to the department; and
(3)  the procedures to be used by an individual or entity to report information about a missing suspect to designated media outlets in Texas.
(c)  The director shall prescribe forms for use by law enforcement agencies in requesting activation of the alert system.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.444. Department to Recruit Participants

Sec. 411.444.  DEPARTMENT TO RECRUIT PARTICIPANTS.  The department shall recruit public and commercial television and radio broadcasters, private commercial entities, state or local governmental entities, the public, and other appropriate persons to assist in developing and implementing the alert system.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.445. State Agencies

Sec. 411.445.  STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  A state agency participating in the alert system shall:
(1)  cooperate with the department and assist in developing and implementing the alert system; and
(2)  establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the alert system has been activated.
(b)  In addition to its duties as a state agency under Subsection (a), the Texas Department of Transportation shall establish a plan for providing relevant information to the public through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the state.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.446. Notification to Department

Sec. 411.446.  NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT.  (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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.447. Activation of Blue Alert System

Sec. 411.447.  ACTIVATION OF BLUE ALERT SYSTEM.  (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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.448. Content of Alert

Sec. 411.448.  CONTENT OF ALERT.  The alert must include:
(1)  all appropriate information that is provided by the law enforcement agency under Section 411.446 and that may lead to the apprehension of the missing suspect; and
(2)  a statement instructing any person with information related to the missing suspect to contact a law enforcement agency.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter P. Blue Alert System › Section 411.449. Termination of Alert System

Sec. 411.449.  TERMINATION OF ALERT SYSTEM.  (a)  The director shall terminate any activation of the alert system with respect to a particular missing suspect not later than the earlier of the date on which:
(1)  the missing suspect is apprehended;
(2)  the department receives evidence that the missing suspect has left this state; or
(3)  the department determines that the alert system will no longer aid in the apprehension of the missing suspect.
(b)  A law enforcement agency that apprehends a missing suspect who is the subject of an alert under this subchapter shall notify the department as soon as possible that the missing suspect has been apprehended.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.461. Definitions

Sec. 411.461.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Adult" means a person who is 18 years of age or older but younger than 65 years of age.
(2)  "Alert" means the statewide Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue (CLEAR) alert for missing adults that is developed and implemented under this subchapter.
(3)  "Bodily injury" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.
(4)  "Local law enforcement agency" means a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the investigation of a missing adult.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 31 (H.B. 2677), Sec. 3, eff. May 15, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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

Sec. 411.462.  COORDINATED LAW ENFORCEMENT ADULT RESCUE (CLEAR) ALERT FOR MISSING ADULTS.  With the cooperation of the Texas Department of Transportation, the office of the governor, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the department shall develop and implement a system to allow a statewide alert to be activated on behalf of a missing adult.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 31 (H.B. 2677), Sec. 4, eff. May 15, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.463. Administration

Sec. 411.463.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The director is the statewide coordinator of the alert system.
(b)  The director shall adopt rules and issue directives as necessary to ensure proper implementation of the alert system.  The rules and directives must include:
(1)  the procedures to be used by a local law enforcement agency to verify whether an adult is missing and whether circumstances indicate that:
(A)  the missing adult is in imminent danger of bodily injury or death; or
(B)  the disappearance of the missing adult may not have been voluntary, including cases of abduction or kidnapping;
(2)  a description of the circumstances under which a local law enforcement agency is required to report a missing adult to the department; and
(3)  the procedures to be used by an individual or entity to report information about a missing adult to designated media outlets in this state.
(c)  The director shall prescribe forms for use by local law enforcement agencies in requesting activation of the alert system.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.464. Department to Recruit Participants

Sec. 411.464.  DEPARTMENT TO RECRUIT PARTICIPANTS.  The department shall recruit public and commercial television and radio broadcasters, private commercial entities, state or local governmental entities, the public, and other appropriate persons to assist in developing and implementing the alert system.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.465. State Agencies

Sec. 411.465.  STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  A state agency participating in the alert system shall:
(1)  cooperate with the department and assist in developing and implementing the alert system;  and
(2)  establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the alert system has been activated.
(b)  In addition to its duties as a state agency under Subsection (a), the Texas Department of Transportation shall establish a plan for providing relevant information to the public through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the state.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.466. Notification to Department of Missing Adult

Sec. 411.466.  NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF MISSING ADULT.  (a)  A local law enforcement agency shall notify the department if the agency:
(1)  receives a report regarding a missing adult;
(2)  verifies that at the time the adult is reported missing:
(A)  the person reported missing is 18 years of age or older but younger than 65 years of age;
(B)  the adult's location is unknown; and
(C)  the adult has been missing for less than 72 hours;
(3)  confirms that a preliminary investigation has taken place with respect to the disappearance and that, as a result of that investigation, the agency believes that the adult is missing under circumstances described by Section 411.463(b)(1)(A) or (B); and
(4)  believes sufficient information is available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the adult, a person suspected of abducting or kidnapping the adult, or a vehicle suspected of being used by the adult or in any abduction or kidnapping of the adult.
(b)  The department may modify the criteria described by Subsection (a) as necessary for the proper implementation of the alert system.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.467. Activation of Alert

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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.468. Content of Alert

Sec. 411.468.  CONTENT OF ALERT.  The alert must include:
(1)  all appropriate information that may lead to the safe recovery of the missing adult, as determined by the department; and
(2)  a statement instructing any person with information related to the missing adult to contact a local or state law enforcement agency.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.469. Termination of Alert

Sec. 411.469.  TERMINATION OF ALERT.  (a)  The director shall terminate any activation of the alert with respect to a particular missing adult not later than the earlier of the date on which:
(1)  the missing adult is located or the situation is otherwise resolved; or
(2)  the notification period ends, as determined by department rule.
(b)  A local law enforcement agency that locates a missing adult who is the subject of an alert under this subchapter shall notify the department as soon as possible that the missing adult has been located.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › 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 411.470. Limitation on Participation by Texas Department of Transportation

Sec. 411.470.  LIMITATION ON PARTICIPATION BY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  Notwithstanding Section 411.465(b), the Texas Department of Transportation is not required to use any existing system of dynamic message signs in a statewide alert system created under this subchapter if the department receives notice from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration that the use of the signs would result in the loss of federal highway funding or other punitive actions taken against this state due to noncompliance with federal laws, regulations, or policies.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 227 (H.B. 1769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter Q. -1. Powers and Duties Related to Certain Regulatory Programs › Section 411.501. Definition

Sec. 411.501.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "license" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or a state agency rule that must be obtained by a person to engage in a particular activity, business, occupation, or profession.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.002, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subchapter Q, Chapter 411 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(15), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter Q. -1. Powers and Duties Related to Certain Regulatory Programs › Section 411.502. Applicability

Sec. 411.502.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter applies to a program, and persons regulated under the program, administered by the department under the following laws, including rules adopted under those laws:
(1)  Section 411.0625;
(2)  Chapter 487, Health and Safety Code;
(3)  Chapter 1702, Occupations Code;
(4)  Chapter 1956, Occupations Code;
(5)  Section 521.2476, Transportation Code; and
(6)  Subchapter G, Chapter 548, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.002, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subchapter Q, Chapter 411 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(15), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter Q. -1. Powers and Duties Related to Certain Regulatory Programs › Section 411.503. Final Enforcement Authority

Sec. 411.503.  FINAL ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 411.506(b), the commission shall make the final determination in an administrative action against a person for a violation of a law or rule governing a program or person subject to this subchapter.
(b)  The commission may not delegate the duty under Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.002, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subchapter Q, Chapter 411 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(15), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter Q. -1. Powers and Duties Related to Certain Regulatory Programs › Section 411.504. Complaints

Sec. 411.504.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The department shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the department regarding a violation of a law or rule governing a program or person subject to this subchapter.  The department shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.
(b)  The department shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.
(c)  The department shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition.
(d)  On written request, the department shall inform the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the information would jeopardize an ongoing investigation.
(e)  The commission shall adopt rules to:
(1)  implement this section; and
(2)  establish a procedure for the investigation and resolution of complaints, including a procedure for documenting complaints to the department from the time of the submission of the initial complaint to the final disposition of the complaint.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.002, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subchapter Q, Chapter 411 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(15), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection › Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas › Subchapter Q. -1. Powers and Duties Related to Certain Regulatory Programs › Section 411.505. Investigations

Sec. 411.505.  INVESTIGATIONS.  The department may conduct investigations as necessary to enforce a law or rule governing a program or person subject to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.002, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subchapter Q, Chapter 411 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(15), eff. September 1, 2021.