Bill > SB2895

This bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to provide a highway toll exemption for public school buses. Specifically, the bill defines a "school bus" according to existing state law and requires toll project entities to waive tolls for school buses that are exempt from registration fees when they are transporting students to and from school or on school-related activity trips. The exemption applies to buses traveling on routes to and from school, as well as other school-related activity trips. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, which gives toll project entities time to implement the new policy. By eliminating toll charges for school buses, the legislation aims to reduce the financial burden on school districts and ensure that transportation for educational purposes remains as cost-effective as possible.