Sec. 112.204. SECURITY. (a) A high-speed rail operator shall: (1) in the manner required by law for intercity passenger railroads, implement all security requirements of the Transportation Security Administration or its successor agency; (2) conduct periodic risk-based threat and vulnerability assessments; and (3) in consultation with the Transportation Security Administration, implement appropriate security measures in response to results of the assessments, which may include: (A) establishing effective intrusion protection and access controls for railroad-owned facilities and the rail corridor; (B) instituting active or passive passenger screening protocols; and (C) providing appropriate levels of onboard security for all revenue service trains. (b) A high-speed rail operator shall collect and investigate security threat reports submitted by members of the public. (c) A high-speed rail operator shall: (1) designate employees who are managers or supervisors and whose position description, job duties, or assignment includes emergency management responsibilities; and (2) require those employees to complete the emergency management training described by Section 418.005 , Government Code. (d) A high-speed rail operator may not use the services of a peace officer employed by this state or a political subdivision of this state unless the operator compensates the state or political subdivision, as applicable, for the officer's time.
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