Texas § 455.052 DESIGNATION OF STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCY; REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS.

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§ 455.052 — DESIGNATION OF STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCY; REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS.

Texas § 455.052

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Tex. Transportation Code Code Ann. § 455.052 (2026).

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Sec. 455.052. 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 depar

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Sec. 455.052. 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.