Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2143 designates the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1097 between Interstate Highway 45 and Lake Conroe Hills Drive in Montgomery County as the "Army Specialist Joey Lenz Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial designation that imposes no regulatory burdens, address changes, or fee increases on local businesses.
Rep. William Metcalf·House Bill·Regular Session
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No amendments required. Legal descriptions in leases, deeds, and vendor agreements must continue to reference "FM 1097." The memorial name is an honorary overlay and does not replace the official route number for legal or postal purposes.
No impact. No new training or certification is required.
No impact. No new filings are required.
Zero mandatory costs. The state will not assess fees to businesses for this change. The cost of designing, constructing, and erecting the signage must be covered entirely by voluntary private grants or donations.
The primary ambiguity is the operational timeline vs. the legal effective date. While the highway is legally renamed on the effective date, physical signage is subject to Transportation Code § 225.021(c). TxDOT is statutorily prohibited from installing markers until a private entity donates the necessary funds. Consequently, physical wayfinding changes may lag months behind the legal enactment.
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Common questions about HB2143
HB2143 designates the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1097 between Interstate Highway 45 and Lake Conroe Hills Drive in Montgomery County as the "Army Specialist Joey Lenz Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial designation that imposes no regulatory burdens, address changes, or fee increases on local businesses.
HB2143 was authored by Texas Representative William Metcalf during the Regular Session.
HB2143 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 24, 2025.
HB2143 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The regulatory priority for HB2143 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2143 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2143 addresses topics including montgomery county, highways, army specialist joey lenz memorial highway, military & veterans and signs.
Key dates for HB2143: Effective date is 2025-05-24. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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