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SB 804

Relating to transportation to school for a child required to attend school as a condition of probation.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

SB 804 establishes transportation provisions for school-age children whose probation conditions mandate school attendance in Texas.

Referred to Criminal Justice
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Bill Summary · SB 804

Legislative bill overview

SB 804 addresses transportation logistics for children who are ordered to attend school as a condition of probation. The bill appears to establish requirements or provisions ensuring that children under probation conditions have access to transportation to fulfill their mandatory school attendance obligations. This likely applies to juveniles in the Texas criminal justice system.

Why is this important

Lack of reliable transportation is a documented barrier to school attendance and can result in probation violations for at-risk youth, potentially leading to deeper involvement in the criminal justice system. Clarifying transportation responsibility helps ensure probation conditions are actually achievable and creates a fair enforcement standard. This affects both the children's rehabilitation prospects and the effectiveness of probation as an intervention tool.

Potential points of contention

  • Responsibility allocation: Whether schools, probation departments, parents, or the state bears financial and logistical responsibility for transportation
  • Scope of applicability: Which probation conditions trigger transportation support and whether all probationers receive equal access
  • Implementation costs: Potential budget implications for counties or school districts already managing limited transportation budgets
  • Definition of "required attendance": Whether this covers standard school hours only or extends to alternative programs, make-up sessions, or specialized placements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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