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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No amendments required. This designation does not alter the legal description of properties, nor does it trigger force majeure or change-of-address clauses in existing vendor or real estate agreements.
Logistics & Dispatch:
None. The postal address for businesses located on this route remains FM 70. Do not file change-of-address forms with the Secretary of State, IRS, or USPS based on this legislation.
None. There are no mandatory fees. The cost of signage is borne entirely by voluntary private donations, not by tax assessments on local businesses.
The "Funding Trigger" (Transportation Code § 225.021(c)):
The law explicitly prohibits TxDOT from designing, constructing, or erecting the markers until the department receives a grant or donation to cover the cost.
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Common questions about SB1709
SB 1709 designates the portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County (between State Highway 44 and Farm to Market Road 1833) as the "Los Robles Trail. " This is a ceremonial designation that imposes no new taxes, fees, or regulatory filings on private entities. Impact is limited to logistics providers and businesses with physical frontages on this specific corridor who may need to update navigational data.
SB1709 was authored by Texas Senator Adam Hinojosa during the Regular Session.
SB1709 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1709 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The compliance urgency for SB1709 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SB1709 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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