Jackson Lee wants to boost bus safety
Weeks after Sherman crash, Houston congresswoman unveils plans for legislation that would criminalize negligent drivers
By JENNIFER LEAHY Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

....."There's something about telling people they'll go to jail that gets their attention," said Jackson Lee, D-Houston.

The proposal comes on the heels of the Aug. 8 crash in Sherman that killed 17 members of Houston's Vietnamese Catholic community. While not yet penned, Jackson Lee said she envisions 10 years incarceration and fines of up to $100,000 for bus drivers and owners who fail to adhere to federal safety guidelines.

"This community has suffered enough and to tell them there are no laws in place is a double tragedy," Jackson Lee said.....More>>