About the Texas Clean School Bus Program
A program that helps schools reduce diesel emissions from school buses.
What is the Clean School Bus program?
The Texas Clean School Bus program is a comprehensive program designed to improve the health of school children and bus drivers by reducing emissions of diesel exhaust from school buses.
- Forms needed to apply for grants
- Questions and answers about the program (PDF) (Help with PDF.)
- Funding to upgrade school buses
Why Upgrade School Buses?
The Texas Education Agency reports that more than 33 percent of the school buses in local fleets are more than 10 years old. In the years since these vehicles were purchased, several advancements in vehicle and engine technology have helped reduce emissions from school buses, which helps reduce air pollution. Learn more about diesel exhaust from school buses.
Reduce Emissions from School Buses
Schools can also adopt voluntary strategies to help reduce school bus emissions. These strategies can also help improve fuel economy.
Consider these voluntary strategies:
- Begin a voluntary idling limit for school buses (see this sample idling policy (.DOC).
- Start enhanced maintenance programs.
Get Updates and Information
For more information about the program, or how your school district can reduce school bus emissions, call the TCEQ at 512-239-3143, or send an e-mail to CleanBus@tceq.state.tx.us.
To sign up for e-mail updates, select "Texas Clean School Bus Program" under the "Air Quality" topic. (The system e-mails you a confirmation.)
