Senate Bill No. 1345 proposes the establishment of a Public School Transportation Task Force in Texas, aimed at studying and recommending improvements for modernizing public school transportation. The task force will consist of 20 members, including appointments from the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, as well as representatives from various stakeholders such as parents, school district transportation directors, charter schools, and public transportation providers. The task force is required to hold its first meeting by October 1, 2025, and will operate without compensation, although members can be reimbursed for necessary expenses.

The task force's responsibilities include analyzing transportation challenges that hinder student access to their chosen schools, evaluating funding methods for school transportation, and exploring partnerships to enhance transportation services. It will also assess staffing needs, vehicle diversification, and discrepancies in transportation utilization. A report detailing the task force's findings and recommendations is due by December 1, 2026, after which the task force will be dissolved, with the section expiring on September 1, 2027.

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