The department is required by 49 U.S.C. §5330 to establish and carry out a safety program plan for each fixed guideway mass transportation system. Transportation Code, Chapter 455 requires the commission to establish standards for and implement state oversight of safety and security practices of rail fixed guideway systems in compliance with 49 U.S.C. §5330. The sections under this subchapter prescribe the policies and procedures governing state oversight of rail fixed guideway systems' safety and security practices.

Source Note:The provisions of this §7.80 adopted to be effective May 19, 2011, 36 TexReg 3110.