School transportation funding, known as the transportation allotment, is part of overall Foundation School Program (FSP) funding. It is included as a separate line item on a school district's state aid report, known as the Summary of Finances report. Districts report transportation data to the agency through the web-based FSP System.
Handbook and Reporting Guidance
FSP Transportation Deadlines
July 15: New Applicants for Transportation Allotment Application (PDF) (Excel)
- Only applies to new applicants for transportation allotment
- Completed application submitted by deadline to: schtrans@tea.texas.gov
August 1: Route Services Report
- Report opens in FSP Application during the first week of June
- Both this report and the Operations Report are required to receive transportation funding
December 1 : Operations Report
- Report opens in FSP Application during the first week of October
- Both this report and the Route Services report are required to receive transportation funding
TEAL User Account and FSP System Application
To complete and submit transportation Route Services and Operations reports, assigned district personnel must have a TEA Login (TEAL) user account and access to the Foundation School Program (FSP) application.
Transportation Reports
Transportation reports include data submitted by the district and use calculations under current law. The Following reports are accessible at any time through School District State Aid Reports:
- Transportation Route Services
- Transportation Operation
- Transportation Route Services Statewide
- Transportation Operation Statewide
- Transportation Vehicle Inventory Statewide
- Transportation Contracted Services Statewide
Transportation Templates
The templates and examples are provided for route descriptions, eligible rider rosters, and official counts of eligible riders.
Bus Pass/Card Program and Application
- Bus Pass or Card Program Application (PDF 68 KB)
- Template Letter for Requesting Bus Pass/Card Program Approval (PDF 102 KB)
- Bus Pass Issuance Log (PDF 172 KB)
- Bus Card Issuance Log (PDF 243 KB)
- Monthly Bus Pass or Card Summary Form (PDF 174 KB)
