Sec. 455.054. ENFORCEMENT. The department shall:
(1) enforce federal and state laws on rail fixed guideway public transportation safety;
(2) review, revise, approve, oversee, and enforce the public transportation agency safety plan required under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(d), including the implementation by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system of the system's plan;
(3) investigate and enforce the safety of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems; and
(4) coordinate all enforcement responsibilities with other governmental entities as needed.
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