Tex. Transp. Code Section 111.102
Hazardous Materials Inspections


(a)

The department may enter private property on which a railroad facility that is connected to but not a part of a general railroad system of transportation is located at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner to perform an inspection, investigation, or surveillance of facilities, equipment, records, and operations relating to the packaging, loading, or transportation of hazardous materials to determine whether the railroad facility complies with the applicable safety requirements of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b)

In performing an inspection under this section, the department may not require a railroad facility owner or operator to alter or cease rail operations.

(c)

Any inspection, investigation, or surveillance performed on the site of a manufacturing facility shall be performed in compliance with the safety rules of the facility, including a rule regarding security clearance at the front gate if appropriate.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540), Sec. 2.03, eff. April 1, 2011.

Source: Section 111.102 — Hazardous Materials Inspections, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­111.­htm#111.­102 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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