Amend the Hochberg amendment to CSHB 2 as follows: (1) On page 4, strike lines 6-12 and substitute the following: SECTION 1A.06. Section 42.155, Education Code, is amended by amending Subsection (h) and adding Subsection (1) to read as follows: (h) If funds [Funds] allotted under this section exceed the district's or county's cost of [must be used in] providing transportation services, the district or county may use the excess funds for any legal purpose. (1) Beginning in the 2005-2006 school year, the allocation per mile of approved route shall be at least thirty-five percent higher than the allocation per mile for the 2004-2005 school year, or the amount of $1.50, whichever is higher.