Texas HB3545 amends the Transportation Code to regulate contract carriers and subcontractors transporting railroad employees.

Texas HB3545 amends Section 644.054 of the Transportation Code to redefine "contract carrier" to include subcontractors. It applies these regulations to carriers transporting railroad employees in vehicles designed for 15 or fewer passengers. The Texas Department of Public Safety must adopt rules prohibiting vehicle operation for more than 12 hours a day, requiring rest periods, record-keeping, alcohol and drug testing, and maintaining commercial automobile liability insurance of at least $1.5 million per vehicle. These rules aim to protect passenger and public safety.

Texas HB3545 amends the Transportation Code to regulate contract carriers and subcontractors transporting railroad employees.

Texas HB3545 amends Section 644.054 of the Transportation Code to redefine "contract carrier" to include subcontractors. It applies these regulations to carriers transporting railroad employees in vehicles designed for 15 or fewer passengers. The Texas Department of Public Safety must adopt rules prohibiting vehicle operation for more than 12 hours a day, requiring rest periods, record-keeping, alcohol and drug testing, and maintaining commercial automobile liability insurance of at least $1.5 million per vehicle. These rules aim to protect passenger and public safety.