School Bus Safety Bill Passes Out of Senate Committee

School Bus Safety Bill Passes Out of Senate Committee

Yesterday, SB 693, which would require school districts to ensure that new school buses are equipped with three-point seat belts, was passed unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Transportation. SB 693 by Sen. Garcia is common-sense safety legislation acting on what Texans already know to be true: seat belts save lives. Texas Watch submitted the following written testimony in support of the bill: 

Texas Watch Written Testimony in Favor of SB 693 by Texas Watch on Scribd