Establishes a minimum wage of $15 per hour for school bus drivers in Texas.

The bill amends the Texas Labor Code to establish a minimum wage of $15 per hour for school bus drivers. This applies to drivers employed by public school districts with 4,500 or more students, open-enrollment charter schools, and entities contracted to provide school transportation. The minimum wage is the greater of $15 per hour or the federal minimum wage. The provisions take effect on September 1, 2025.

Establishes a minimum wage of $15 per hour for school bus drivers in Texas.

The bill amends the Texas Labor Code to establish a minimum wage of $15 per hour for school bus drivers. This applies to drivers employed by public school districts with 4,500 or more students, open-enrollment charter schools, and entities contracted to provide school transportation. The minimum wage is the greater of $15 per hour or the federal minimum wage. The provisions take effect on September 1, 2025.