Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. ch. 341 (subchs. A, B, E, F) § 341.017
SANITATION FACILITIES FOR RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY EMPLOYEES.
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Sec. 341.017. SANITATION FACILITIES FOR RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY EMPLOYEES. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt reasonable rules to require railroads to provide adequate sanitation facilities for railroad maintenance-of-way employees.(b) The department may sue in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with a rule adopted under this section. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0861, eff. April 2, 2015.
Texas Health & Safety Code § 341.017 requires the state's executive commissioner to establish rules mandating that railroad companies provide adequate sanitation facilities for their maintenance-of-way workers. The provision also authorizes the Texas Department of State Health Services to take railroads to court if they fail to comply with those rules. This law sets a baseline sanitation standard specifically tied to the railroad maintenance-of-way employment context.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 341.017 does not directly govern residential rental properties, railroad operators functioning as employers of maintenance-of-way staff are expected to meet the sanitation facility standards set by the executive commissioner's rules. Compliant railroad operators generally ensure that sanitation facilities are available, accessible, and maintained in accordance with those adopted rules. Operators should stay current with any rule updates issued under this section to avoid enforcement action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 341.017 is not a residential tenancy provision; it specifically addresses sanitation rights for railroad maintenance-of-way employees rather than renters. Workers in that category who believe their employer is not meeting the sanitation standards required under this section may have grounds to raise the issue with the Texas Department of State Health Services, which holds authority to pursue court action for noncompliance. Tenant-rights organizations or worker advocacy groups can help individuals understand whether this or related provisions apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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