HB 2829
AN ACT relating to certain outdoor signs regulated by the Texas Department
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
Allows individuals who accidentally let their outdoor sign permits expire to renew those permits up to seven years after expiration without penalty, provided they pay all accrued fees and submit a late renewal fee and an affidavit stating they were unaware of the renewal requirement. The legislation specifically applies to permits issued by the Texas Department of Transportation, giving sign owners a significant window to rectify an unintentional lapse in permit status. By creating this renewal pathway, the bill helps businesses and property owners avoid potential legal complications from expired outdoor sign permits.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to certain outdoor signs regulated by the Texas Department BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 391, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 391.0685 to read as follows: Sec. 391.0685. AUTHORIZED RENEWAL OF EXPIRED PERMIT. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a person who does not have actual knowledge of the necessity of renewing a permit issued under Section 391.068(a) may renew the permit until the seventh anniversary of the date of the permit's expiration if the person submits to the commission: (1) all fees associated with the permit that accrued during the period of the permit's expiration, including any renewal (2) an additional late renewal fee in an amount prescribed by commission rule; and (3) an affidavit indicating that the person did not have actual knowledge of the permit renewal requirements under this (b) A person that complies with the requirements of Subsection (a) is considered to possess the permit as though the permit never expired and may not be penalized for violating any provision of this subchapter relating to the previously expired SECTION 2. Section 394.023, Transportation Code, is amended Sec. 394.023. TIME OF PERMIT; AUTHORIZED RENEWAL OF EXPIRED PERMIT. (a) A permit is valid for one year. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person who does not have actual knowledge of the necessity of renewing a permit may renew the permit until the seventh anniversary of the date of the permit's expiration if the person (1) all fees associated with the permit that accrued during the period of the permit's expiration, including any renewal (2) an additional late renewal fee in an amount prescribed by commission rule; and (3) an affidavit indicating that the person did not have actual knowledge of the permit renewal requirements under this (c) A person that complies with the requirements of Subsection (b) is considered to possess the permit as though the permit never expired and may not be penalized for violating any provision of this chapter relating to the previously expired SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to certain outdoor signs regulated by the Texas Department
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