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SB 130, 63rd R.S.
Authorizing the appointment and designation by railroad companies of railroad peace officers; establishing their powers; establishing certain minimum qualifications; requiring the filing of their names with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; authorizing the issuance thereby of a certificate of authority as a peace officer subject to subsequent revocation; establishing the railroad company's liability for actions withing the scope of the peace officer's employment; absolving the sate or any political subdivision thereof for any act or failure to act by such peace officer; providing for severability.

Last action: Vetoed by Governor

Author: W.T. "Bill" Moore
Sponsor: Bob Hendricks

Vetoed by Governor Dolph Briscoe

Subjects:
Law Enforcement
PEACE OFFICERS
Transportation--Railroads

House Committee: Transportation ()
Minutes: March 12 1973 | March 15 1973 | March 19 1973
Senate Committee: State Affairs ()
Minutes: February 7 1973


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