Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
Subtitle B. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC PROTECTION |
Chapter 411. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS |
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION |
Sec. 411.0098. COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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(a) The department and the Texas Department of Transportation shall establish procedures to ensure effective coordination of the development of transportation infrastructure projects that affect both agencies.
(b) Procedures established under this section shall:
(1) allow each agency to provide comments and advice to the other agency on an ongoing basis regarding statewide transportation planning efforts that affect traffic law enforcement;
(2) define the role of each agency in transportation infrastructure efforts; and
(3) require the department and the Texas Department of Transportation to develop a plan for applying for and using federal funds to address infrastructure needs that affect enforcement efforts.
(c) The department and the Texas Department of Transportation shall update and revise the procedures established under this section as necessary.