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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 434 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2017.