26-03-2025
Bowie woman pushes for safety measures for missing Texas children
AUSTIN (KFDX/KJTL) — A Bowie woman advocates for the well-being and safety of missing children.
Glenda Durham said this bill is a crucial advancement in protecting children. Durham visited the state capitol last week to testify for House Bill 908, which was authored by House District 68 Representative David Spiller.
Durham visited the state capitol last week to testify for House Bill 908.
The bill will require authorities to report missing children to the Texas Clearing House, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children within a two-hour window.
It will also improve coordination between agencies. The bill mandates agencies to report any case to all municipal or county authorities within 48 hours.
'It is a common sense, child-centered reform that ensures missing children are reported to all necessary law enforcement and child safety organizations without delay by enhancing coordination, streamlining reporting requirements, and eliminating redundancies,' Spiller said. 'It gives missing children a better chance of being found quickly and safely.'
The child's info must be entered in the national missing and unidentified person system by day 30 since the reported missing day.
'This aspect of the bill helps to ensure that no lead or opportunity is overlooked in the search for a missing child,' Durham said. 'It assures families that their reports are being acted upon with the urgency they merit. This not only elevates the chances of locating the child quickly but also aids in identifying potential patterns of adoption, abduction, or exploitation, contributing to stronger preventive measures moving forward.'
Next, the bill will be voted on the House floor. No date is set on when that could happen.
Hear Durham and Spiller's full testimony below:
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