At a minimum, to become employed and maintain employment status as a school bus driver transporting students, a person must meet the following requirements:
- (1) be at least 18 years of age;
- (2) possess a valid driver's license designating a class appropriate (with applicable endorsement, if commercial driver's license) for the gross vehicle weight rating and manufacturer's designed passenger capacity of vehicle to be operated;
- (3) meet the medical requirements as specified in §14.12 of this title (relating to Medical Qualifications);
- (4) maintain an acceptable driving record meeting the minimum standards established under §14.14 of this title (relating to Minimum Driving Record Qualifications);
- (5) have an acceptable criminal history record (secured from any law enforcement agency) reviewed in accordance with the provisions of current state statute (see Texas Education Code, §22.084); and
- (6) possess a valid Texas School Bus Driver Training Certificate indicating successful completion of the Texas School Bus Driver Training Program or a valid Enrollment Certificate as specified in Subchapter C, §14.34 of this title (relating to School Bus Driver Certification) and Subchapter C, §14.35 of this title (relating to Enrollment Certificates).
Source Note:The provisions of this §14.11 adopted to be effective October 7, 1996, 21 TexReg 9243.