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Seat Belt Law For School Buses Passes Texas Legislature

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on May 25, 2017 · Texas' newest seat belt law has reached Governor Greg Abbott's desk. If it's not vetoed, it will take effect in this September.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature bus accident dade phelan greg abbott hisd HISD board HISD board of trustees houston independent school district rick perry sb 693 school bus school bus fatalities school bus safety seat belt Senator Sylvia Garcia sheanine chatman Texas Legislature

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In Wake of Fatal Bus Crash, Houston Union Leader Calls for Mandatory Seat Belts

Laura Isensee

Posted on September 17, 2015 · Since September 2010, new buses have to have belts – but only if the state agrees to pay for them. HISD doesn't require students to wear them.

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Addressing affordable housing at the legislature (March 21, 2023)

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What some parents think about the HISD takeover

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Posted on March 17, 2023 · Some district parents want to fight the takeover. Others hope it will succeed.

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Parents weigh in on HISD takeover (March 17, 2023)

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Posted on March 17, 2023 · On Friday's show: We seek insight from parents on the state takeover of HISD.

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