{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-transportation-code-460.1092","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Transportation Code § 460.1092","heading":"FARE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.","body":"(a) An authority may employ or contract for persons to serve as fare enforcement officers to enforce the payment of fares for use of the public transportation system by:\n(1) requesting and inspecting evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from a person using the public transportation system; and\n(2) issuing a citation to a person described by Section 460.1091(d).\n(b) Before commencing duties as a fare enforcement officer, a person must complete at least eight hours of training approved by the authority that is appropriate to the duties required of a fare enforcement officer.\n(c) While performing duties, a fare enforcement officer shall:\n(1) wear a distinctive uniform, badge, or insignia that identifies the person as a fare enforcement officer; and\n(2) work under the direction of the authority's chief administrative officer.\n(d) A fare enforcement officer may:\n(1) request evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from passengers of the public transportation system or evidence showing exemption from the payment requirement;\n(2) request personal identification or other documentation designated by the authority from a passenger who does not produce evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare on request by the officer;\n(3) instruct a passenger to immediately leave the public transportation system if the passenger does not possess evidence showing payment or exemption from payment of the appropriate fare; or\n(4) file a complaint in the appropriate court that charges the person with an offense under Section 460.1091(d).\n(e) A fare enforcement officer may not carry a weapon while performing duties under this section unless the officer is a certified peace officer.\n(f) A fare enforcement officer who is not a certified peace officer is not a peace officer and has no authority to enforce a criminal law, except as provided by this section.\nAdded by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.\nAmended by:\nActs 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 948), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.","path":["TRANSPORTATION CODE","TITLE 6. ROADWAYS","SUBTITLE K. MASS TRANSPORTATION","CHAPTER 460. COORDINATED COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES","SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS OF AUTHORITY"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.460.htm#460.1092","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:44Z","sha256":"7768516ca2a971819905ac672d485c65b2aa9253da3baae469452b2b5ffd4002","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-transportation-code-460.1091","next":"us-tx/tex.-transportation-code-460.110"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}