Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3510 designates a specific portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County as the "Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway," effective immediately. This is a ceremonial designation that imposes no new regulatory burdens, fees, or reporting requirements on the general membership, though logistics providers and local businesses should note the change for navigational accuracy.
Rep. Trey Wharton·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No amendments required. This designation does not trigger material change clauses, force majeure provisions, or necessitate updates to Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
No mandatory training. Logistics and fleet managers operating along the College Station to Navasota corridor should update dispatch protocols to recognize the "Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway" alias to prevent driver confusion.
No new filings, forms, or documentation requirements.
No direct costs or fee increases. The cost of signage is statutorily required to be covered by private grants or donations, not state appropriations or user fees.
The primary operational ambiguity involves the timeline for physical signage. Under Texas Transportation Code § 225.021(c), TxDOT is prohibited from erecting memorial markers until private funds are received. Consequently, while the highway is legally renamed as of June 20, 2025, physical markers may not appear until late Q3 or Q4 2025, or potentially never if funding fails. Businesses should not update printed marketing materials referencing the new name until physical installation is verified.
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Common questions about HB3510
HB3510 designates a specific portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County as the "Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway," effective immediately. This is a ceremonial designation that imposes no new regulatory burdens, fees, or reporting requirements on the general membership, though logistics providers and local businesses should note the change for navigational accuracy.
HB3510 was authored by Texas Representative Trey Wharton during the Regular Session.
HB3510 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3510 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The regulatory priority for HB3510 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3510 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3510 addresses topics including brazos county, highways, sergeant mark butler memorial highway, signs and transportation, texas department of.
Key dates for HB3510: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3510 primarily affects transportation and logistics companies. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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