Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.

HB 1694 modifies Texas unemployment law to specifically exempt school bus drivers and cafeteria workers from disqualification rules when leaving their jobs. The bill adds a new provision stating that individuals performing these specific duties (driving school buses or working in cafeterias) will not lose eligibility for unemployment benefits if they leave due to issues related to those job functions. This change applies only to claims filed on or after September 1, 2025, with pre-existing claims governed by prior law. The bill directly affects school bus drivers and cafeteria workers employed by educational institutions.