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Ferris ISD board votes not to approve SB 546 amendment to Texas Transportation Code

Board of Trustees · March 17, 2026

Summary

The board voted unanimously to not approve SB 546 (amending Texas Transportation Code 547.701) as presented. The motion was made by Hershana Rouwtt and seconded by Billinda Longino; all six trustees voted no on the proposal as presented (motion to not approve carried).

The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees considered agenda item VIII.C regarding SB 546, described on the agenda as an amendment to Texas Transportation Code 547.701. According to the minutes, "Hershana Rouwtt made the motion to not approve the SB 546 Amends Texas Transportation Code 547.701 as presented." Billinda Longino seconded the motion and the vote carried unanimously; the minutes list the six trustees as voting yes on the motion to not approve.

The minutes do not transcribe substantive debate or record detailed reasons for the board's decision; the action recorded is the formal vote not to approve the item as presented. The board did not enter further detail on whether the district will seek an amended version or take related administrative steps.

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