(a) To the extent not preempted by federal law, the Department of Public Safety:
- (1) shall administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter; and
- (2) may adopt rules as necessary to administer this subchapter.
(b) In carrying out the powers and duties under this subchapter, the Department of Public Safety:
- (1) has the same authority granted to the Texas Department of Transportation under Subchapter B, Chapter 111; and
- (2) shall ensure that rules and standards adopted under this subchapter are consistent with applicable federal rules, regulations, and standards.
- (c) The Department of Public Safety shall provide the emergency management training course described by Section 418.005, Government Code, to employees of a high-speed rail operator designated under Section 112.204(c).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1118 (S.B. 975), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.