Texas 'panic alert' school safety bill signed by governor

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new law will require Texas schools to have silent panic alert systems in placeto notify law enforcement and first responders of an emergency within seconds.
The bill requires Texas schools to have alert devices that immediately notify first responders of an emergency. The technology would lock down a school campus in cases of shootings, medical issues or other emergencies.PREVIOUS: Texas House initially passes school safety ‘panic alert’ legislationThe bill is