About the Texas Clean School Bus Program

The TCEQ is now offering limited federal grant funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This grant is available to public school districts and charter schools in nonattainment and near-nonattainment counties in Texas.  Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.  Download the Request for Grant Activities and Application today!

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 busses
• Brochure about the Clean School Bus program

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.
• Request a free engine reflash to reduce NO_x emissions

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.)