Texas Transportation Code 452.0612 – Fare Enforcement Officers
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(a) The authority may employ persons to serve as fare enforcement officers to enforce the payment of fares for use of the public transportation system by:
(1) requesting and inspecting evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from a person using the public transportation system; and
(2) issuing a citation to a person described by § 452.0611(d)(1).
(b) Before commencing duties as a fare enforcement officer a person must complete a 40-hour training course approved by the authority that is appropriate to the duties required of a fare enforcement officer.
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 452.0612
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) While performing duties, a fare enforcement officer shall:
(1) wear a distinctive uniform that identifies the officer as a fare enforcement officer; and
(2) work under the direction of the chief of police of the authority.
(d) A fare enforcement officer may:
(1) request evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare from passengers of the public transportation system;
(2) request personal identification from a passenger who does not produce evidence showing payment of the appropriate fare on request by the officer;
(3) request that a passenger leave the public transportation system if the passenger does not possess evidence of payment of the appropriate fare; and
(4) file a complaint in the appropriate court that charges the person with an offense under § 452.0611(d).
(e) A fare enforcement officer may not carry a weapon while performing duties under this section.
(f) A fare enforcement officer is not a peace officer and has no authority to enforce a criminal law, other than the authority possessed by any other person who is not a peace officer.