Relating to compensation for habilitation transportation services under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.

HB 1724 requires Texas to compensate individuals providing habilitation transportation services under the CLASS waiver program for all time spent operating a vehicle, including returning a recipient's vehicle to a designated location without the recipient. This directly affects transportation providers serving people with disabilities through the CLASS waiver program. The bill mandates compensation for all vehicle operation time connected to transporting recipients, not just passenger travel. It takes effect September 1, 2025, pending any required federal approvals.