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SB1423

Regular Session

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2275 in Gregg County as the Bill Stoudt Parkway.

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Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01
SB1423
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Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2275 in Gregg County as the Bill Stoudt Parkway.
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: Contingent on signage installation. While the legal designation is effective in September, operational updates (maps/marketing) are only necessary once TxDOT installs physical markers, estimated between Q4 2025 and Q2 2026.
  • Agency Rulemaking: No formal rulemaking required. TxDOT will execute signage installation administratively, subject to the funding constraints detailed below.

Immediate Action Plan

  • 1. Geographic Audit: Confirm if your business owns assets or manages deliveries on FM 2275 between U.S. Highway 259 and Spur 502 in Gregg County.
  • 2. Digital Hygiene: If located on the route, prepare updates for website "Directions" pages to read: *"Located on FM 2275 (Bill Stoudt Parkway)."*
  • 3. Logistics Update: Flag this corridor in fleet management software to accept both names as valid destinations.
  • 4. Monitor Local Funding: Contact the Gregg County Clerk or City of Longview to confirm when signage funding is approved before altering official letterhead.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Commercial Leases: For properties fronting FM 2275, review lease agreements. If the "Demised Premises" are defined strictly by street name, execute a simple addendum acknowledging "Bill Stoudt Parkway" as a valid alias to prevent ambiguity in legal notices.
  • Vendor Purchase Orders: Update "Ship To" instructions to reference both the FM number and the new Parkway name to prevent "unable to locate" delivery failures.

Hiring/Training

  • Logistics & Dispatch: Update internal route sheets and inform drivers operating in Longview/Gregg County that physical signage will change. GPS systems often lag behind physical signage by 6-12 months; drivers must be aware that "FM 2275" and "Bill Stoudt Parkway" are identical.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • Address Verification: No government reporting is required. However, businesses on this route must audit their presence on Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze post-installation to ensure customers are routed correctly.

Fees & Costs

  • Direct Costs: None.
  • Voluntary Contributions: The state will not pay for these signs. Local businesses or stakeholders may be solicited to cover the cost of manufacturing and installing the signage (approx. $3,000 - $5,000) via a grant to TxDOT.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

The Funding Trigger (Texas Transportation Code § 225.021(c)):

The law mandates the designation but prohibits TxDOT from designing, constructing, or erecting the markers until a grant or donation is received to cover the cost.

  • Business Risk: If local funding is not secured, the name change remains statutory but invisible. Do not reprint expensive marketing collateral (business cards, brochures) using the new name until you confirm the funding has been deposited with TxDOT.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Feb 19, 2025
Passed Senate
May 1, 2025
Passed House
May 21, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsGregg CountyHighwaysBill Stoudt ParkwaySignsTransportation, Texas Department of
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Senate Authors

Sen. Bryan HughesRepublican · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Jay DeanRepublican · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB1423

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What does Texas SB1423 do?

SB1423 designates a specific segment of FM 2275 in Gregg County as "Bill Stoudt Parkway. " This legislation impacts only those members with physical real estate, logistics operations, or retail frontage along this corridor; for all other members, this statute requires no action. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: Contingent on signage installation.

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Who authored SB1423?

SB1423 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.

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When was SB1423 signed into law?

SB1423 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce SB1423?

SB1423 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

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How urgent is compliance with SB1423?

The compliance urgency for SB1423 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 SB1423?

The cost impact of SB1423 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does SB1423 address?

SB1423 addresses topics including gregg county, highways, bill stoudt parkway, signs and transportation, texas department of.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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