Texas Transportation Code

§ 455.052 — DESIGNATION OF STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCY; REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS

TN § 455.052Title 6. ROADWAYS · Part K. MASS TRANSPORTATION · Ch. 455. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING MASS TRANSPORTATION · Art. B. STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT PROGRAM

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(a)The department is designated as the agency responsible for implementing a state safety oversight program that satisfies the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(e).

(b)Unless waived under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(e), the department:

(1)shall be financially and legally independent from any rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; and

(2)may not employ an individual who is also employed by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.

(c)The department may not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.

(d)A public transportation entity may not provide funds to the department.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 434 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2017.