Sec. 647.015. PASSENGER SEATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TRIPS. (a) A motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers for a total distance of 100 miles or more must have a passenger compartment in accordance with this section.
(b) Each passenger seat must:
(1) be securely attached to the vehicle during use;
(2) be not less than 16 or more than 19 inches above the floor;
(3) be at least 13 inches deep;
(4) be equipped with backrests that extend at least 36 inches above the floor;
(5) have at least 24 inches of space between the backrests or the edges of the opposite seats when positioned face to face;
(6) provide at least 18 inches of seat area for each passenger;
(7) not have any cracks that are more than one-fourth inch wide;
(8) not have any cracks in the backrests, if slatted, that are more than two inches wide; and
(9) have any exposed wood surfaces planed or sanded smooth and free of splinters.
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