PEARLAND, Texas – A Pearland mother says she’s facing a difficult and costly dilemma: pay hundreds of dollars for her son’s school bus transportation—or find another way to get him to school, despite what she believes are unsafe walking conditions.
Ongoing dispute over growing fees
The parent, Francesca, says she has been disputing the charges for years. Now, she says the balance has grown to a point that feels overwhelming.
She says she recently received notice that she owes roughly $800 in transportation fees, which have accumulated since 2022. She says she was also told the balance could impact her son’s ability to graduate if left unpaid.
Safety concerns along busy roadway
Along Dixie Farm Road in Pearland, traffic moves quickly. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation, there have been 137 crashes along this stretch since 2023.
Francesca says those conditions make it too dangerous for her third-grade son to walk to school…