REGION 9

This program provides the required training for new and continuing bus drivers. Consultative services are also provided for school administrators regarding compliance with school transportation requirements.

Services provided:

• Training for bus drivers seeking initial certification or renewal of certification (20-hour initial and 8-hour re-certification)
• Issuance of enrollment certificates or duplicate certificates
• Assistance with technical inquiries and program support

Forms

• Application for School Bus Driver Enrollment Certificate
• Medical Examination Report
• Replacement Card Request – Give us your name, school district you worked for at the time you received your original card. If you have changed districts, give us the school district to which we should mail your card.   The card will be sent to your school district, and you will receive a confirmation email when it is sent. 

Classes

• Online School Bus Driver Re-Certification Training Course – Through Region 4 ESC, Session #1803245.  Please scan and email a copy of the purchase order to the Registration Department at register@esc4.net.  Once received, they will manually match it up to your registration, unlock the course and reset the expiration date to give you the full 7 days access.
   
• January 2025 at Region 9 ESC (301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX  76306)
  • 20-Hour Certification Class – Session #681644
    Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
    Saturday, January 18, 2025 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
    Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
  • 8-Hour Recertification Class – Session #681653
    Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
     

Websites: 

• Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus 
• Texas DPS – Check Medical Certificate Status
• Texas DPS – School Bus Driver Record Evaluation (Penalty Point System)
• Texas Association of Pupil Transportation
• Texas Association of School Bus Technicians

Notifications from Department of Public Safety

• 8-9-23 – It’s the Law – Prohibition on Exceeding Maximum Design Capacity 
• 3-9-23 – It’s the Law – Minimum Driving Record Qualifications
• 2-2-23 – It’s the Law – School Bus Driver Certification 
• 12-5-22 – Waiver Granted: DPS Announces Waiver for Select CDLs to Assist with School Bus Driver Shortage
• 3-8-22 – IMPORTANT:  CDL Downgrades
• 2-24-22 – IMPORTANT:  Federally Mandated Entry Level Driver Training 
• 2-7-22 – DPS Reminds CDL Applicants about Entry Level Driver Training
• 1-12-22 – Medial Release:  DPS Reminds Texans to Use iWatchTexas, Other Valuable Resources
• 1-12-22 – Important:  CLP Holders Cannot Transport Students!
• 10-25-21 – Breaking News! CDL Holders Are Now Eligible to Renew Online!
• 9-17-21 – IMPORTANT:  Penalty Points Applicable to School Bus Drivers