Texas HB440 mandates that emergency alert messages be in both English and Spanish.
The Texas HB440 bill requires that emergency alert messages, including those for missing children, missing adults, active shooter situations, and power outages, be provided in both English and Spanish. This includes alerts from the statewide alert system, institutions of higher education, and local law enforcement agencies. The bill also mandates that these alerts include specific information and instructions for contacting authorities. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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