Texas § TN.455.052 - DESIGNATION OF STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCY
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§ TN.455.052. DESIGNATION OF STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCY
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.
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