Sec. 455.058. USE OF CONTRACTOR. (a) The department may enter into an agreement with a contractor to act on behalf of the department in carrying out the duties of the department under this subchapter.
(b) A contractor may not provide services to both the department and a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department unless the provision of those services is authorized by a waiver issued by the Federal Transit Administrator or the administrator's designee.
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