Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 546: Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 546 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 6, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children. Primary sponsor: José Menéndez (Democratic), Tom Craddick (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Tom Craddick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Passed to 3rd reading
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