AG Opinion: Local Contracting Opportunities. Calling All Parking Enforcement Aficianados.

The Attorney General was asked for an opinion on: 

Whether chapter 681 ofthe Transportation Code authorizes a political subdivision to contract with a private business to enforce the privileged parking laws within that chapter 

The Answer:

Not likely. 

The Legislative Fix:

Redefine “person” in Transportation Code Section 681.0101 to include a private business.

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