Tex.
Transp. Code Section 643.254
Inspection of Documents
(a)
To investigate an alleged violation of this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter, an officer or employee of the department who has been certified for the purpose by the director may enter a motor carrier’s premises to inspect, copy, or verify the correctness of a document, including an operation log or insurance certificate.(b)
The officer or employee may conduct the inspection:(1)
at a reasonable time;(2)
after stating the purpose of the inspection; and(3)
by presenting to the motor carrier:(A)
appropriate credentials; and(B)
a written statement from the department to the motor carrier indicating the officer’s or employee’s authority to inspect.(c)
A motor carrier domiciled outside this state must:(1)
designate a location in the state for inspection of records concerning the alleged violation; or(2)
request that an officer or employee of the department conduct the inspection at an office of the motor carrier located outside this state.(d)
A motor carrier requesting an out-of-state inspection will be responsible for payment of actual expenses incurred by the department in conducting the inspection.
Source:
Section 643.254 — Inspection of Documents, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.643.htm#643.254 (accessed May 18, 2024).
