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SB1422

Regular Session

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 852 in Upshur County as the Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge.

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Effective:2025-09-01
SB1422
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Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 852 in Upshur County as the Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge.
Low Compliance Urgency
Requires routine attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01
Enforcing 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: N/A (No mandatory private sector action required).
  • Agency Rulemaking: None. TxDOT will utilize existing administrative procedures to design and install signage once funding is secured.

Immediate Action Plan

  • Logistics/Mapping Providers: Flag FM 852 (Upshur County) for a nomenclature update in the Q3 2025 data cycle.
  • General Membership: File this analysis as "Informational Only."
  • Local Stakeholders: If solicited for signage funding, process as a charitable contribution, not a regulatory fee.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

No impact. This designation does not trigger "Change in Law" provisions in Master Service Agreements (MSAs), logistics contracts, or insurance policies.

Hiring/Training

None. No driver training or routing adjustments are legally required, as the route designator (FM 852) remains unchanged.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

Logistics Data Only. Companies maintaining proprietary GPS or navigation databases must update the nomenclature for the bridge crossing Lake Gilmer on FM 852 to reflect the "Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge" for accuracy.

Fees & Costs

Voluntary Only. There are no mandatory fees. However, the installation of signage is contingent upon non-state funding. Local businesses may receive solicitations for tax-deductible donations to cover fabrication and installation costs.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

The Funding Trigger (Section 225.021(c)).

The statute commands TxDOT to install signage *only if* the department receives a grant or donation to cover the cost.

  • Business Implication: Do not expect immediate physical signage on the effective date. If your business relies on visual landmarks for routing instructions, be aware that the physical markers may be delayed indefinitely until private funding is secured.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Feb 19, 2025
Passed Senate
Apr 24, 2025
Passed House
May 7, 2025
Signed
May 27, 2025
TopicsUpshur CountyHighwaysMilitary & VeteransPetty Officer Billy Machen BridgeBridges & CausewaysSignsPetty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge
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Senate Authors

Sen. Bryan HughesRepublican · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Cole HefnerRepublican · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB1422

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What does Texas SB1422 do?

SB 1422 mandates the ceremonial renaming of the bridge on FM 852 crossing Lake Gilmer in Upshur County to the "Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge. " This legislation creates zero compliance exposure for general industry; the impact is strictly limited to administrative updates for logistics mapping providers and potential voluntary funding solicitations for local stakeholders. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A (No mandatory private sector action required).

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Who authored SB1422?

SB1422 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.

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When was SB1422 signed into law?

SB1422 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce SB1422?

SB1422 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

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How urgent is compliance with SB1422?

The compliance urgency for SB1422 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 SB1422?

The cost impact of SB1422 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does SB1422 address?

SB1422 addresses topics including upshur county, highways, military & veterans, petty officer billy machen bridge and bridges & causeways.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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