Tex. Transp. Code § 621.408

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 621.408 - Powers of Weight Enforcement Officers

(a) Except for the authority granted to a port-of-entry supervisor or inspector by Section 621.409, weight enforcement officers have exclusive authority to enforce this subchapter in any area of this state, including all ports of entry between Texas and the United Mexican States.

(b) If a noncommissioned employee weighs a vehicle under Section 621.402 and determines that an enforcement action, such as the issuance of a citation, is warranted, the employee may take enforcement action only if the employee is under the supervision of an officer of the Department of Public Safety.

Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 313 (S.B. 619), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005

Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 737, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1523, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 601, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.