HB2560

Regular Session

Relating to creation of the Adopt-a-County Road program.

LowStandard timeline

Low Cost

Effective:2025-09-01

Enforcing Agencies

County Commissioners Courts

Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Compliance Deadline: N/A (Voluntary participation). Agreements may be executed immediately upon the effective date.
Agency Rulemaking: No state-level rulemaking is required. Individual County Commissioners Courts must adopt local orders to implement the program. Expect a "regulatory gray zone" in Q4 2025 while counties draft their specific application procedures.

Immediate Action Plan

Audit Supply Routes: Immediately identify county-maintained roads where poor surface conditions are increasing fleet maintenance costs or slowing logistics.
Engage Commissioners Early: Contact relevant County Commissioners in July 2025 to propose a partnership so the agreement is ready for the September 1 effective date.
Define Scope of Work: Prepare an engineering estimate for the required road repairs to anchor negotiations on the donation amount.
Review Insurance: Confirm with your carrier that funding public improvements does not trigger any exclusions in your General Liability policy.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

Participation requires a new Section 256.011 Partnership Agreement.

Drafting Control: Do not rely on county-generated templates. Your legal team must ensure the contract defines "maintenance" specifically (e.g., "asphalt overlay" vs. "patching") to ensure the donation yields the necessary operational benefit.
Indemnification: Ensure the agreement explicitly states that funding the repair does not transfer liability for road defects or accidents to your company.

Hiring/Training

Government Affairs: Teams interacting with local officials must be briefed on this statute to use it as a negotiation lever for road improvements.
Finance/Tax: Classifying these payments requires review. While the statute calls them "donations," the receipt of signage and operational benefit (better roads) complicates the tax treatment (Charitable Contribution vs. Business Expense).

Reporting & Record-Keeping

Fund Tracing: The statute requires the county to use funds *exclusively* for the designated road. You must require a post-project audit or completion report from the county to verify this for your internal records.
Tax Substantiation: Maintain the executed agreement and proof of payment to substantiate the expenditure.

Fees & Costs

Variable Costs: There is no statutory cap or floor on the donation amount; it is subject to negotiation with the Commissioners Court based on the cost of the specific road repair.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

"Repair and Maintain" Standards: The statute does not define the quality of work required. Without a specific contractual scope of work, a county could accept a grant for a full repaving but only perform minor patch repairs.
Signage Duration: The law mandates the county install signs but does not specify how long they must remain up. Your contract must stipulate the duration of the signage display (e.g., "for 12 months following project completion").
Exclusivity: The statute does not prevent a competitor from adopting an adjacent section of the road. Exclusivity terms must be negotiated directly.

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TopicsCounty Government County Government--roads Vehicles & Traffic Vehicles & Traffic--rules of Road Signs Gifts & Donations

Official Analysis

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BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 2560

By: Shofner

Transportation

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The bill author has informed the committee that many counties, especially rural counties, are struggling to afford to repair county roads, often because those roads were not designed to sustain the high level of commercial vehicle traffic they currently experience. H.B. 2560 seeks to address this issue by creating the Adopt-a-County Road program under which the commissioners court of a county may enter into certain partnership agreements for the repair and maintenance of county roads.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 2560 amends the Transportation Code to create the Adopt-a-County Road program. The bill authorizes the commissioners court of a county to enter into a partnership agreement with a person under which:

·the person must make a donation, gift, or grant of funds to repair and maintain a section of a county road; and

·the county must install signs as public recognition that funding for the repair and maintenance of the section of county road has been provided by that person.

The bill requires the commissioners court of a county to determine the amount of such a donation, gift, or grant required for a person to be publicly recognized. The bill restricts the use of funds received by the county through the partnership agreement to the repair and maintenance of an applicable county road, including authorized uses for the county and road district highway fund.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2025.

House Authors

Rep. Joanne ShofnerRepublican · Primary Author

Coauthors (17)

Senate Sponsor

Sen. Robert NicholsRepublican · Primary Sponsor

Bill Text(with markup)

H.B. No. 2560

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Fiscal NoteView Original

	AN ACT
	relating to creation of the Adopt-a-County Road program.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 256, Transportation Code,
	is amended by adding Section 256.011 to read as follows:
	Sec. 256.011. ADOPT-A-COUNTY ROAD PROGRAM. (a) The
	commissioners court of a county may enter into a partnership
	agreement with a person under which:
	(1) the person shall make a donation, gift, or grant of
	funds to repair and maintain a section of a county road; and
	(2) the county shall install signs as public
	recognition that funding for the repair and maintenance of the
	section of county road has been provided by the person.
	(b) The commissioners court of a county shall determine the
	amount of a donation, gift, or grant required under Subsection
	(a)(1) for a person to be recognized under Subsection (a)(2).
	(c) Funds received by the county through a partnership
	agreement under this section may be used only for the repair and
	maintenance of the county road that is the subject of the agreement,
	including uses described by Section 256.003.
	SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION


April 9, 2025

TO:	Honorable Tom Craddick, Chair, House Committee on Transportation

FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board

IN RE:	HB2560 by Shofner (Relating to creation of the Adopt-a-County Road program.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JMc, AAL, BC, CWi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB2560

What does Texas HB2560 do?

HB2560 authorizes a "pay-for-performance" infrastructure model effective September 1, 2025, allowing businesses to fund specific county road repairs in exchange for recognition signage. While participation is voluntary, this is a strategic tool for heavy-industry operators (energy, logistics, agriculture) to expedite maintenance on critical supply routes that counties otherwise neglect due to budget constraints. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A (Voluntary participation).

Who authored HB2560?

HB2560 was authored by Texas Representative Joanne Shofner during the Regular Session.

When was HB2560 signed into law?

HB2560 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

Which agencies enforce HB2560?

HB2560 is enforced by County Commissioners Courts.

How urgent is compliance with HB2560?

The compliance urgency for HB2560 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

What is the cost impact of HB2560?

The cost impact of HB2560 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

What topics does HB2560 address?

HB2560 addresses topics including county government, county government--roads, vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--rules of road and signs.

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