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HB 2026TEXASSession 89RState BillSigned into law

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Texas Designates Portion of State Highway 25 as Memorial Highway

Original title: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 25 in Archer County as the U.S. Army Gary C. and U.S.M.C. Gary S. Johnston Memorial Highway.

Last action · June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25Sponsors: James Frank and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Texas designates a section of State Highway 25 in Archer County between Archer City and Windthorst as the U.S. Army Gary C. and U.S.M.C. Gary S. Johnston Memorial Highway, effective September 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official of a specific roadway segment and requires the transportation to install commemorative markers, with no alterations to funding, traffic rules, or public services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Texas Department of Transportation

The department is required to design, construct, and erect markers indicating the memorial designation along the specified highway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What section of roadway is being renamed?

The portion of State Highway 25 in Archer County between the eastern municipal limits of Archer City and the western municipal limits of Windthorst.

Who is responsible for putting up the signs?

The Texas of Transportation is required to design, construct, and erect the memorial markers.

When does this designation take effect?

The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

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Current status: Signed into law.

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48 actions

Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective on 9/1/25
Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 28, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 27, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
May 27, 2025House
Signed in the House
May 26, 2025House
Reported enrolled

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May 26, 2025House
Senate passage reported
May 25, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 25, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
May 25, 2025SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
May 25, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 25, 2025Senate
Three day rule suspended
May 25, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 25, 2025SenateFloor
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
May 25, 2025Senate
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
May 23, 2025Senate
Placed on intent calendar
May 21, 2025Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
May 21, 2025Senate
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
May 21, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
May 21, 2025Senate
Vote taken in committee
May 21, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 21, 2025Senate
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 8, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Transportation
May 8, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read first time
May 8, 2025Senate
Received from the House
May 7, 2025House
Reported engrossed
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#1573)
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Passed to engrossment
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
May 7, 2025House
Placed on Local, Consent, and Res. Calendar
May 5, 2025House
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Apr 29, 2025House
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Apr 28, 2025House
Committee report distributed
Apr 28, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Apr 2, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably as substituted
Apr 2, 2025House
Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent
Apr 2, 2025House
Committee substitute considered in committee
Apr 2, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Apr 2, 2025House
Recalled from subcommittee
Mar 24, 2025House
Left pending in subcommittee
Mar 24, 2025House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
Mar 24, 2025House
Considered by s/c in public hearing
Mar 24, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker
Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Jan 22, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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