Bill > HB4731

This bill designates a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County, Texas, as the First Responders Memorial Loop, honoring the service and sacrifice of first responders. Specifically, the bill applies to the section of Loop 88 that is under construction as of September 1, 2025, which serves as a relief route around the city of Lubbock. The Texas Department of Transportation is required to design and construct markers indicating the memorial loop designation and erect these markers at appropriate sites along the highway. This designation is in addition to any existing highway designations and does not change the highway's primary function. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the 89th Legislature intends to ensure that the bill's provisions are properly renumbered to avoid conflicts with existing legal provisions. By creating this memorial loop, the bill provides a lasting tribute to first responders who serve and protect their communities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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