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This bill designates a specific bridge on Farm-to-Market Road 852 crossing Lake Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas, as the "Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge" to honor a service member. The Texas Department of Transportation will be required to design and erect markers at each end of the bridge indicating its memorial designation, which will be in addition to any existing road designations. The bill specifies that the new designation will take effect on September 1, 2025, and it is part of the 89th Legislature's Regular Session. The bill aims to permanently memorialize Petty Officer Billy Machen by creating a lasting tribute through this road marker, ensuring that his service and sacrifice will be remembered by travelers passing over the bridge.

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

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