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HB 1909TEXASSession 89RState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas bill permits Texas-flag crosswalk murals and requires major cities to paint five intersections by 2027

Original title: Relating to crosswalk marking requirements.

Last action · March 14, 2025: Referred to TransportationSponsor: Schatzline

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What This Bill Proposed

Local authorities in Texas are newly permitted to mark crosswalks with Texas-themed flag murals, and municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more must identify and paint their five most-used pedestrian intersections by September 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Large cities must allocate resources to conduct pedestrian studies and install specific mural markings, while all local jurisdictions gain an alternative method for designating crosswalks starting September 1, 2025.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more

Municipalities with 100,000 or more residents must conduct a study by September 1, 2027, to identify their top five pedestrian intersections and mark them with Texas-themed murals.

Directly affected

Local authorities

Local authorities gain the legal option to mark crosswalks with either traditional solid white lines or Texas-themed murals.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What designs are allowed for crosswalks under this bill?

Local authorities can use traditional solid white lines (longitudinal, transverse, or diagonal) or a Texas-themed mural featuring the shape of the state painted like the Texas flag.

Which cities are required to install the Texas-themed crosswalk murals?

Municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more must install these murals at their five most pedestrian-used intersections by September 1, 2027.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Transportation
Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Jan 16, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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Connected Entities

State of Texas, Transportation Code

locationState of Texas“shape featured in crosswalk murals”Map →

otherTransportation Code“amended to add Section 544.014”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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