, 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 0000, 00th Leg., R.S., Ch. 000 (H.B. 000), Sec. 0, eff. September 0, 0000.   Sec. 000.000.  ACTIVATION