The department or a public or private entity contracted to operate a toll project may contract with an agency of this state or a local governmental entity for the services of peace officers employed by the agency or entity to enforce laws related to:

1. (1) the regulation and control of vehicular traffic on a state highway; and
2. (2) the payment of the proper toll on a toll project.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.09, eff. June 14, 2005.