Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 455.052. Designation of State Safety Oversight Agency;  Requirements and Prohibitions

(a) The department is designated as the agency responsible for implementing a state safety oversight program that satisfies the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(e).

(b) Unless waived under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(e), the department:

(c) The department may not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.

(d) A public transportation entity may not provide funds to the department.