Tex.
Transp. Code Section 112.204
Security
(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 (Emergency Management Training), 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.
Source:
Section 112.204 — Security, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.112.htm#112.204 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
