Senate Bill 546 Compliance Support for Texas School Districts

Expert guidance to assist you meet state seat belt requirements with confidence.

Senate Bill 546 mandates that designated Texas school buses be equipped with updated three-point lap-shoulder seat belts that meet state safety and compliance standards. Texas Transportation Guardians provides full-service consulting to assist districts meet these requirements efficiently, safely, and with minimal operational disruption.

How Texas Transportation Guardians Supports Senate Bill 546 Compliance

 The following services are included for your school district:

  • We assess your district’s fleet to determine SB 546 applicability, current equipment status, and the level of retrofitting required to meet state standards.

  • Our team conducts a physical, on-site inspection of each applicable bus to verify model compatibility, seat-belt installation requirements, and any special considerations.

  • SB 546 requires districts to hold a public meeting to share fleet assessment findings.
    We prepare:

    • A full slide presentation

    • A detailed summary of retrofitting needs

    • Cost estimates and compliance timelines

    Our materials ensure your district meets TEA disclosure requirements with clarity and transparency.

  • We provide a comprehensive cost analysis for all required retrofitting, including:

    • Year, make, and model-specific requirements

    • Installation needs

    • Identification of buses requiring floor replacements

    This ensures your district understands total project costs before moving forward.

  • We compile all data required for the TEA Three-Point Seat Belt Report and deliver it to your Director of Transportation for submission.
    Your district will receive all required information within 7 days of the public meeting, ensuring you meet the state’s submission deadline.