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.
   

In-Person Classes: 

1. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT www.esc9.net.
2. REGISTRATION FOR BUS DRIVER CLASSES IS NOW OPEN.  If you need assistance with the registration process, please call Dana Parrish at 940-322-6928, ext. 8203 or the Registration Office, ext. 8235.
3. Class size is limited to 35.  Walk-ins will not be allowed to stay if maximum class size has been reached.  Additional classes will be scheduled if needed to accommodate all individuals needing training.
4. Districts will be invoiced following the classes:  $175 for certification / $75 for refresher.  If an individual is not employed by a school district, he/she must pay the fee in advance (check or cash – no credit cards accepted). 

20 Hour Certification Class – Region 9 Eduation Service Center – January, 2026
Register for Session #767067 (registration opens soon)
Must attend all sessions to receive certification

• Saturday, January 10, 2026 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
• Saturday, January 17, 2026 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
• Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) 

8 Hour Re-Certification Class – Region 9 Eduation Service Center – January, 2026
Register for Session #767070 (registration opens soon)

• Saturday, January 31, 2026 – 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