Texas Statutes
Subchapter I. Miscellaneous Rules
Section 545.426. Operation of School Bus

Sec. 545.426. OPERATION OF SCHOOL BUS. (a) A person may not operate a school bus if:
(1) the door of the school bus is open; or
(2) the number of passengers on the bus is greater than the manufacturer's design capacity for the bus.
(b) An operator of a school bus, while operating the bus, shall prohibit a passenger from:
(1) standing in the bus; or
(2) sitting:
(A) on the floor of the bus; or
(B) in any location on the bus that is not designed as a seat.
(c) The department may adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 923 (H.B. 3190), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Transportation Code

Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic

Subtitle C - Rules of the Road

Chapter 545 - Operation and Movement of Vehicles

Subchapter I. Miscellaneous Rules

Section 545.401. Reckless Driving; Offense

Section 545.402. Moving a Parked Vehicle

Section 545.403. Driving Through Safety Zone

Section 545.404. Unattended Motor Vehicle

Section 545.405. Driving on Mountain Highway

Section 545.406. Coasting

Section 545.407. Following or Obstructing Fire Apparatus or Ambulance

Section 545.408. Crossing Fire Hose

Section 545.409. Drawbars and Trailer Hitches; Saddle-Mount Towing

Section 545.410. Towing Safety Chains

Section 545.411. Use of Rest Area: Offense

Section 545.412. Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems; Offense

Section 545.4121. Dismissal; Obtaining Child Passenger Safety Seat System

Section 545.413. Safety Belts; Offense

Section 545.414. Riding in Open Beds; Offense

Section 545.4145. Riding in or on Boat or Personal Watercraft Drawn by Vehicle; Offense

Section 545.415. Backing a Vehicle

Section 545.416. Riding on Motorcycle or Moped

Section 545.4165. Operation of Certain Motorcycles

Section 545.417. Obstruction of Operator's View or Driving Mechanism

Section 545.418. Opening Vehicle Doors

Section 545.419. Riding in House Trailer

Section 545.4191. Person Riding in Trailer or Semitrailer Drawn by Truck, Road Tractor, or Truck Tractor

Section 545.420. Racing on Highway

Section 545.4205. Interference With Peace Officer Investigation of Highway Racing or Reckless Driving Exhibition; Criminal Offense

Section 545.421. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer; Offense

Section 545.422. Crossing Sidewalk or Hike and Bike Trail

Section 545.423. Crossing Property

Section 545.424. Operation of Vehicle by Person Under 18 Years of Age

Section 545.425. Use of Wireless Communication Device in a School Crossing Zone or While Operating a Bus With a Minor Passenger; Local Authority Sign Requirements; Offense

Section 545.4251. Use of Portable Wireless Communication Device for Electronic Messaging; Offense

Section 545.4252. Use of Wireless Communication Device on School Property; Offense

Section 545.426. Operation of School Bus

Section 545.427. Operation of Vehicle With Insufficient Undercarriage Clearance

Section 545.428. Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Pedestrian or Other Vulnerable Road User Within Area of Crosswalk; Offense