Board determines budget cannot support eight new buses with three-point seat belts

Feb 9, 2026

Citing Texas Transportation Code §547.701(e)(1) as amended by Senate Bill 546 (89th Legislature), the board found its current budget does not support purchase of eight new school buses equipped with three-point seat belts and approved that determination.

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By motion of Mrs. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Rodriguez, the board determined under Texas Transportation Code §547.701(e)(1), as amended by Senate Bill 546 of the 89th Texas Legislature, that the district's current budget does not support purchase of eight new school buses equipped with three-point seat belts. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.

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