Texas Transportation Code

§ 452.0612 — FARE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

TN § 452.0612Title 6. ROADWAYS · Part K. MASS TRANSPORTATION · Ch. 452. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES · Art. B. POWERS OF AUTHORITIES

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(a)The authority may employ persons to serve as fare enforcement officers to enforce the payment of fares for use of the public transportation system by:

(1)requesting and inspecting evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from a person using the public transportation system; and

(2)issuing a citation to a person described by Section 452.0611(d)(1).

(b)Before commencing duties as a fare enforcement officer a person must complete a 40-hour training course approved by the authority that is appropriate to the duties required of a fare enforcement officer.

(c)While performing duties, a fare enforcement officer shall:

(1)wear a distinctive uniform that identifies the officer as a fare enforcement officer; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1113, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.