Sec. 455.052. DESIGNATION OF STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCY; REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS. (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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 434 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 455 - Powers and Duties of Department of Transportation Regarding Mass Transportation
Subchapter B. State Safety Oversight Program
Section 455.052. Designation of State Safety Oversight Agency; Requirements and Prohibitions
Section 455.055. Staffing Levels; Training
Section 455.056. Audit of Compliance With Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
Section 455.057. Annual Status Report
Section 455.058. Use of Contractor