HB 1029
AN ACT relating to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install highway signs on Interstate Highway 10 near the US Highway 67 intersection directing travelers to the Museum of the Big Bend, despite existing distance or attendance limitations for cultural attraction signage. The signs must comply with state and federal traffic control device guidelines. The new signage will take effect on September 1, 2025, potentially increasing visibility and visitor access to the museum.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions by the Texas Department of Transportation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any distance or attendance limitations established under the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for recreational and cultural interest area guide signs, subject to Subsection (b) of this section, the Texas Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain highway signs on Interstate Highway 10 east and west of the United States Highway 67 intersection to guide road users to the Museum of the Big Bend. (b) A sign erected under this section may not otherwise violate the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices issued by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural
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