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TX SB249

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Flores

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

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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