Texas Transportation Code

§ 451.0612 — FARE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

TN § 451.0612Title 6. ROADWAYS · Part K. MASS TRANSPORTATION · Ch. 451. METROPOLITAN RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITIES · Art. B. POWERS OF AUTHORITIES

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(a)An authority may employ persons to serve as fare enforcement officers to enforce the payment of fares for use of the public transportation system by:

(1)requesting and inspecting evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from a person using the public transportation system; and

(2)issuing a citation to a person described by Section 451.0611(d)(1).

(b)Before commencing duties as a fare enforcement officer, a person must complete a 40-hour training course approved by the authority that is appropriate to the duties required of a fare enforcement officer.

(c)While performing duties, a fare enforcement officer shall:

(1)wear a distinctive uniform that identifies the officer as a fare enforcement officer; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 138, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 372 (H.B. 3031), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 372 (H.B. 3031), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.