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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No changes required. Vendor agreements, leases, and employment contracts citing "State Loop 255" remain legally valid. Do not amend contracts to reflect the memorial name.
No changes required.
Do not update corporate filings. The designation is honorary. Updating Secretary of State filings, tax permits, or billing addresses to the memorial name will result in mail delivery failures and administrative confusion. Ensure accounts payable and mailroom staff understand that the physical signage change does not constitute a legal address change.
None. There are no fees or levies associated with this designation for local businesses.
Funding-Dependent Installation (Transportation Code § 225.021(c)):
While the Legislative Budget Board assumes costs will be absorbed by existing resources, the statute subjects the project to Section 225.021(c). This provision legally relieves TxDOT of the obligation to design or erect markers until a grant or donation covers the cost. Consequently, businesses should not expect signage to appear immediately on September 1, 2025, if state maintenance budgets are constrained.
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Common questions about SB1744
SB 1744 designates State Loop 255 in Camp County as the "Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. " This is a non-regulatory, honorary designation that requires no compliance action for the majority of membership; businesses located on this route must retain their current legal postal addresses to avoid administrative errors. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A (No mandatory business actions required).
SB1744 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
SB1744 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 21, 2025.
SB1744 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The compliance urgency for SB1744 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SB1744 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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