Sec. 647.011. FUEL RESTRICTIONS. (a) An operator or carrier employee fueling a motor vehicle used to transport migrant agricultural workers may not:
(1) fuel the motor vehicle while the engine is running unless running the engine is required to fuel the vehicle;
(2) smoke or expose any open flame in the vicinity of the motor vehicle;
(3) fuel the motor vehicle when the nozzle of the fuel hose is not in continuous contact with the intake pipe of the fuel tank; or
(4) permit any other person to engage in an activity that would likely result in a fire or explosion.
(b) A person may carry fuel on the motor vehicle for use in the motor vehicle or an accessory only in a properly mounted fuel tank.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles
Chapter 647 - Motor Transportation of Migrant Agricultural Workers
Section 647.002. Application of Chapter
Section 647.003. Type of Vehicle Allowed
Section 647.004. Compliance With Requirements of Chapter
Section 647.005. Operation in Accordance With Law
Section 647.006. Operator Age and Experience Requirements
Section 647.007. Operator Physical Requirements
Section 647.008. Physical Examination Requirement
Section 647.009. Limitation on Operation of Motor Vehicle
Section 647.010. Required Stop at Railroad Crossing
Section 647.011. Fuel Restrictions
Section 647.012. Required Vehicle Equipment; Use of Required Equipment
Section 647.013. Passenger Safety Provisions on Motor Vehicle Other Than Bus
Section 647.014. Passenger Seating
Section 647.015. Passenger Seating Requirements for Certain Trips
Section 647.016. Passenger Protection From Weather
Section 647.017. Operational Requirements