Texas HB1282 amends the Transportation Code to allow school districts and charter schools to use video and images from school bus infraction.

Texas HB1282 modifies the Texas Transportation Code to permit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to use video and images from school bus infraction detection systems for enforcement purposes. The bill defines a "school bus infraction detection system" as a camera system on a school bus that captures video and still images to detect violations. It prohibits local authorities from using such evidence for civil or criminal charges, except for school districts and charter schools. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1282 amends the Transportation Code to allow school districts and charter schools to use video and images from school bus infraction.

Texas HB1282 modifies the Texas Transportation Code to permit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to use video and images from school bus infraction detection systems for enforcement purposes. The bill defines a "school bus infraction detection system" as a camera system on a school bus that captures video and still images to detect violations. It prohibits local authorities from using such evidence for civil or criminal charges, except for school districts and charter schools. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.