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Transportation Code §621.408
In force on Oct 12, 2017 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2005 · same as today's text
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.
History: Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 601, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1523, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 737, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 313 (S.B. 619 ), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.
Every version on file
- Effective Sep 01, 2005 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026
Attorney General opinions that cite it
- KP-0189 (Oct 12, 2017): Whether an elected constable and deputy constables may simultaneously serve under the sheriff, specifically to perform tasks related to the duties of a weight- enforcement officer under Transportation Code chapter 621
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