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TX SB249
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Flores
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AI Summary
- Creates an exception to the requirement that memorial highway markers be funded entirely by grants or donations
- Allows the Texas Department of Transportation to use state general revenue appropriations to design, construct, and erect memorial markers for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
- Applies to state and local peace officers, as well as federal law enforcement officers and special agents performing duties in Texas
- Markers can designate portions of the highway system, including bridges and streets, in honor of fallen officers
- Permits the department to also accept gifts, grants, and donations to supplement state funding for these markers
- Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to memorial markers for certain officers killed in the line of duty.
Highways
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation4/22/2025
Transportation2/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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