Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 411.019 - Toll-Free Number(a) The department shall provide a 24-hour toll-free telephone number for use by the public in reporting traffic offenses, including driving while intoxicated, suspected criminal activity, and traffic collisions and other emergencies. (b) On receiving a report of an offense, the department shall contact the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the reported suspected driver or incident was observed or shall dispatch department officers.Tex. Gov't. Code § 411.019
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 709,Sec. 130, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1251, Sec. 1, eff. 6/16/1989.