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What does Texas HB2763 do?
HB2763 legally renames the TxDOT Area Engineer office in Starr County to the "Eduardo 'Eddie' Gracia, Jr. , P. E.
HB2763
Regular Session
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
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Effective:2025-05-24
Enforcing Agencies
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: May 24, 2025 (Immediate).
- Compliance Deadline: Immediate for internal database updates; there is no statutory penalty for non-compliance.
- Agency Rulemaking: None required. TxDOT will manage signage installation internally upon receipt of funding.
Immediate Action Plan
- Update CRM/ERP: Flag the Starr County TxDOT facility in your database and append the new name to the address field.
- Notify Logistics: Issue a bulletin to drivers operating in Starr County regarding the potential mismatch between paperwork (new name) and physical signage (old name).
- Verify Invoices: Ensure accounts receivable teams do not reject valid POs from TxDOT simply because the facility name on the header has changed.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
No amendments required. The legal counterparty for all agreements remains the "Texas Department of Transportation." Do not alter the legal entity name on contracts. However, if your contract specifies a physical address for "Notice" or "Delivery" in Starr County, update the facility name in your internal records to ensure mailroom routing accuracy.
Hiring/Training
Logistics and Dispatch: Update driver manifests and dispatch software. Personnel delivering to the Starr County Area Engineer office must be informed that the facility name has legally changed, though physical signage may not immediately reflect this (see *Strategic Ambiguities* below).
Reporting & Record-Keeping
Vendor Master Files: Update the "Ship To" and "Bill To" address fields for this specific location. While the legal entity is TxDOT, using the specific facility name assists in internal routing within the agency.
Fees & Costs
Voluntary Only. The law stipulates that TxDOT is not required to install signage unless the project is funded by private donations. There are no mandatory fees or tax increases associated with this legislation.
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
The "Phantom Designation" Gap: The statute makes the name change effective immediately, but TxDOT is prohibited from installing new signs until private donations cover the cost.
- Business Risk: There will likely be a period where the facility is legally named "Eduardo 'Eddie' Gracia, Jr." in official state directories and GPS databases, but physical roadside signage still reads "TxDOT Area Engineer."
- Mitigation: Instruct drivers to rely on geographic coordinates rather than signage verification for this location until the transition is physically complete.
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Official Analysis
BILL ANALYSIS |
| H.B. 2763 |
| By: Guillen |
| Transportation |
| Committee Report (Unamended) |
| BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In recognition of the professional legacy of Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., and his impact on transportation infrastructure and service to the engineering field and the community, H.B. 2763 seeks to designate the Texas Department of Transportation area engineer and maintenance facility in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| ANALYSIS H.B. 2763 amends the Transportation Code to designate the building in which the office of the area engineer for Starr County is located on January 1, 2025, as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation, subject to a grant or donation of private funds, to do the following: ·design and construct markers at the site of the facility indicating the designation as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility and any other appropriate information; and ·update existing signage along the highway on which the facility is located to reflect the designation. The bill requires money received to design and construct such markers or update the existing signage to be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
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| EFFECTIVE DATE On passage, or, if the bill does not receive the necessary vote, September 1, 2025.
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Senate Sponsor
Bill Text(with markup)
| H.B. No. 2763 | ||
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| relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation | ||
| building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., | ||
| Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility. | ||
| BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | ||
| SECTION 1. Subchapter Y, Chapter 201, Transportation Code, | ||
| is amended by adding Section 201.2004 to read as follows: | ||
| Sec. 201.2004. EDUARDO "EDDIE" GRACIA, JR., P.E., AREA | ||
| ENGINEER AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY. (a) The building in which, on | ||
| January 1, 2025, is located the office of the area engineer for | ||
| Starr County is designated as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., | ||
| P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility. | ||
| (b) Subject to Subsection (c), the department shall: | ||
| (1) design and construct markers at the site of the | ||
| facility indicating the designation as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, | ||
| Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility and any other | ||
| appropriate information; and | ||
| (2) update existing signage along the highway on which | ||
| the facility is located to reflect the designation described by | ||
| Subdivision (1). | ||
| (c) The department is not required to design or construct a | ||
| marker or update existing signage under this section unless a grant | ||
| or donation of private funds is made to the department to cover the | ||
| cost of the design and construction of the marker or update of the | ||
| existing signage. | ||
| (d) Money received under Subsection (c) shall be deposited | ||
| to the credit of the state highway fund. | ||
| SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives | ||
| a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as | ||
| provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this | ||
| Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this | ||
| Act takes effect September 1, 2025. | ||
| TO: | Honorable Tom Craddick, Chair, House Committee on Transportation |
| FROM: | Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
| IN RE: | HB2763 by Guillen (Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.), As Introduced |
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
| Source Agencies: | 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, AAL, TG |
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Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HB2763
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Who authored HB2763?
HB2763 was authored by Texas Representative Ryan Guillen during the Regular Session.
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When was HB2763 signed into law?
HB2763 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 24, 2025.
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Which agencies enforce HB2763?
HB2763 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
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How urgent is compliance with HB2763?
The compliance urgency for HB2763 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
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What is the cost impact of HB2763?
The cost impact of HB2763 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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What topics does HB2763 address?
HB2763 addresses topics including starr county, public lands, buildings & resources, vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--general and transportation, texas department of.
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