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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A high-speed rail operator shall:
(1) in the manner required by law for intercity passenger railroads, implement all security requirements of the Transportation Security Administration or its successor agency;
(2) conduct periodic risk-based threat and vulnerability assessments; and
(3) in consultation with the Transportation Security Administration, implement appropriate security measures in response to results of the assessments, which may include:
(A) establishing effective intrusion protection and access controls for railroad-owned facilities and the rail corridor;
(B) instituting active or passive passenger screening protocols; and
(C) providing appropriate levels of onboard security for all revenue service trains.
(b) A high-speed rail operator shall collect and investigate security threat reports submitted by members of the public.
(c) A high-speed rail operator shall:
(1) designate employees who are managers or supervisors and whose position description, job duties, or assignment includes emergency management responsibilities; and
(2) require those employees to complete the emergency management training described by Section 418.005, Government Code.
(d) A high-speed rail operator may not use the services of a peace officer employed by this state or a political subdivision of this state unless the operator compensates the state or political subdivision, as applicable, for the officer's time.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 112.204. Security - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-112-204/
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