Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB 227 designates a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County as the "Clarence 'BB' Sasser Medal of Honor Highway. " This is a strictly ceremonial designation; it does not alter official postal addresses, 9-1-1 mapping, or deed descriptions for businesses abutting the roadway.
Rep. Cody Vasut·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No Action Required. Do not amend Master Service Agreements, lease agreements, or vendor contracts. The legal description of the roadway remains "FM 521." Using the honorary name in legal documents may create confusion regarding service locations.
No Action Required. Drivers and logistics personnel should be aware of new signage for navigation confirmation, but official routing remains unchanged.
No Action Required. Do not update letterhead, website footers, or corporate filings with the Secretary of State.
No Mandatory Costs. There are no assessments or fees levied on businesses to fund this designation.
The Funding Trigger (Transportation Code § 225.021(c)):
While the Legislative Budget Board anticipates TxDOT will absorb the costs, the statutory text explicitly subjects this project to Section 225.021(c). This code section prohibits TxDOT from designing or installing the markers until a grant or donation covers the cost.
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Common questions about HB227
HB 227 designates a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County as the "Clarence 'BB' Sasser Medal of Honor Highway. " This is a strictly ceremonial designation; it does not alter official postal addresses, 9-1-1 mapping, or deed descriptions for businesses abutting the roadway.
HB227 was authored by Texas Representative Cody Vasut during the Regular Session.
HB227 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB227 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation.
The regulatory priority for HB227 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB227 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB227 addresses topics including brazoria county, highways, military & veterans, clarence "bb" sasser medal of honor highway and signs.
Key dates for HB227: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB227 primarily affects transportation and logistics companies. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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