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What does Texas SB1229 do?
SB1229 designates a specific segment of U. S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the "Veterans Memorial Highway.
SB1229
Regular Session
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
LowStandard timeline
Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01
Enforcing Agencies
SB1229
LowRelating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Low Compliance Urgency
Requires routine attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01Enforcing Agencies
Texas Department of Transportation
Primary Author: Sen. Bryan Hughes
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: September 1, 2025
- Compliance Deadline: None. No mandatory action is required.
- Agency Rulemaking: None. TxDOT will manage signage installation internally once funding conditions are met.
Immediate Action Plan
- Audit Location Data: Confirm if your physical plant is located between South State Loop 323 and the Bullard municipal limits.
- Update Wayfinding (Optional): If located in the zone, update "Directions" pages on your website to read: *"Located on U.S. Hwy 69 (also designated as Veterans Memorial Highway)."*
- Flag Solicitations: Instruct Accounts Payable that any invoices for "Highway Signage Assessment" are likely solicitations, not mandatory government fees.
- Maintain Status Quo: Do not alter tax registrations or insurance policy location descriptions.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
No amendments required.
Existing Master Service Agreements (MSAs), leases, and vendor contracts utilizing "U.S. Highway 69" as a location identifier remain legally valid. This Act does not alter legal property descriptions or deed records.
Hiring/Training
No impact.
Drivers and logistics staff do not require new certification.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
Do not file change-of-address forms.
This designation is honorary. Your official address for USPS, IRS, and Texas Comptroller purposes remains "U.S. Highway 69." Filing address changes based on this legislation will result in administrative errors and mail delivery disruptions.
Fees & Costs
No mandatory fees.
The state is prohibited from using public funds for these specific markers. Costs are covered via grants or private donations. Businesses may receive solicitations from civic groups to fund the signage; these are voluntary charitable contributions, not regulatory assessments.
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
The "Funding Trigger" (Section 225.021(c))
The legislation mandates TxDOT to erect signage *only if* sufficient private funds are donated to cover the cost.
- The Ambiguity: There is no statutory deadline for when the signs must appear. Installation is contingent entirely on the speed of private fundraising.
- Business Logic: Do not reference the "Veterans Memorial Highway" in marketing materials or wayfinding instructions as a primary landmark until physical signage is verified on-site. The effective date of the law (Sept 1, 2025) does not guarantee the immediate presence of signage.
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Senate Authors
House Sponsors
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Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SB1229
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Who authored SB1229?
SB1229 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
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When was SB1229 signed into law?
SB1229 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 21, 2025.
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Which agencies enforce SB1229?
SB1229 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
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How urgent is compliance with SB1229?
The compliance urgency for SB1229 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
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What is the cost impact of SB1229?
The cost impact of SB1229 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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What topics does SB1229 address?
SB1229 addresses topics including smith county, highways, veterans memorial highway, signs and transportation, texas department of.
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