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Board finds buying five buses with three-point seat belts not feasible in 2026 budget
Summary
The board discussed compliance with Texas SB 546 on bus seat belts and passed a motion that purchasing five buses equipped with three-point seat belts is not feasible within the 2026 budget; motion by Francis Regalado, seconded by Jesse Garcia.
The board considered a report on compliance with Texas Senate Bill 546 and the feasibility and budget impacts of equipping school buses with three-point seat belts. Francis Regalado moved that purchasing five buses equipped with three-point seat belts is not feasible within the 2026 budget; Jesse Garcia seconded the motion, which passed with a recorded vote of Yea:5, Nay:0, Absent:2.
The transcript records the board’s determination but does not provide estimated unit costs, total budget shortfall, or recommended next steps (for example, phased purchases or grant-seeking). The discussion item is linked on the agenda to SB 546 compliance and to consideration of potential budget impacts for the equipment.
