Q
What does Texas HB3986 do?
HB3986 designates a portion of U. S. Highway 83 in Mission, Texas, as the "Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway.
HB3986
Regular Session
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 83 in Mission as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway.
LowStandard timeline
Low Cost
Effective:2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
01
Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate effect due to supermajority vote).
- Compliance Deadline: None. No operational changes are mandated.
- Agency Rulemaking: None. TxDOT will proceed with signage installation only after non-state funding is secured.
Immediate Action Plan
- HOLD all administrative changes; do not update letterhead, business cards, or website footers.
- REJECT any third-party vendor solicitations claiming you must purchase "updated compliance posters" or "address verification" services regarding this highway name.
- MONITOR local installation (optional) strictly for the purpose of updating "Directions" pages on your website to reference the new markers as visual landmarks for customers.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
No amendments required. "U.S. Highway 83" remains the legal description for the roadway. Vendor agreements, leases, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) listing the numeric highway designation remain fully enforceable.
Hiring/Training
No impact. No driver training or route adjustment is necessary.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
No new requirements. Do not file address changes with the Secretary of State, USPS, or IRS. Existing permits and licenses remain valid under the current address.
Fees & Costs
Zero mandatory costs. The legislation prohibits the use of state funds for signage. Local businesses may be solicited by private groups or the municipality for voluntary donations to cover the cost of sign fabrication and installation.
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
The Funding Trigger (Texas Transportation Code § 225.021(c)):
The law is technically effective immediately, but functionally dormant regarding physical signage. TxDOT is statutorily prohibited from erecting the memorial markers until a grant or donation covers the cost. Consequently, there is no defined timeline for when the physical signs will appear; it is entirely dependent on private or municipal fundraising speed.
Need Help Understanding Implementation?
Our government affairs experts can walk you through this bill's specific impact on your operations.
Schedule ConsultationInformation presented is for general knowledge only and is provided without warranty, express or implied. Consult qualified government affairs professionals and legal counsel before making compliance decisions.
02
Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
03
Official Analysis
BILL ANALYSIS |
| C.S.H.B. 3986 |
| By: Muñoz |
| Transportation |
| Committee Report (Substituted) |
| BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta Jr. served with the Mission Police Department for
|
| 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 C.S.H.B. 3986 amends the Transportation Code to designate the portion of U.S. Highway 83 in the municipal limits of Mission as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway in addition to any other designation. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation, subject to a grant or donation of funds, to do the following: ·design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and ·erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway. C.S.H.B. 3986 establishes the legislature's intent that the bill's provisions be renumbered to prevent multiple provisions with the same designation.
|
| EFFECTIVE DATE September 1, 2025.
|
| COMPARISON OF INTRODUCED AND SUBSTITUTE While C.S.H.B. 3986 may differ from the introduced in minor or nonsubstantive ways, the following summarizes the substantial differences between the introduced and committee substitute versions of the bill. The substitute changes the name used in the designation from Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta Jr., as in the introduced, to Corporal Speedy Espericueta. |
House Authors
Senate Sponsor
Bill Text(with markup)
| H.B. No. 3986 | ||
|
|
||
| relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 83 in | ||
| Mission as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway. | ||
| BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | ||
| SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 225, Transportation Code, | ||
| is amended by adding Section 225.250 to read as follows: | ||
| Sec. 225.250. CORPORAL SPEEDY ESPERICUETA MEMORIAL | ||
| HIGHWAY. (a) The portion of U.S. Highway 83 in the municipal | ||
| limits of Mission is designated as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta | ||
| Memorial Highway. The designation is in addition to any other | ||
| designation. | ||
| (b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall: | ||
| (1) design and construct markers indicating the | ||
| designation as the Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway and | ||
| any other appropriate information; and | ||
| (2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at | ||
| appropriate intermediate sites along the highway. | ||
| SECTION 2. It is the intention of the 89th Legislature, | ||
| Regular Session, 2025, that the provision added by this Act be | ||
| renumbered to prevent multiple provisions with the same | ||
| designation. | ||
| SECTION 3. 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: | HB3986 by Muñoz (Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 83 in Mission as the Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta Jr. Memorial Highway.), 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: | 601 Department of Transportation |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, AAL, TG |
Related Legislation
Explore more bills from this author and on related topics
More from Rep. Sergio Munoz
Related by Topic
- HB2415Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway.
- SB1351Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
- SB1895Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.
- HB1242Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Ernesto Soliz Cantu Memorial Highway.
- HB1708Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 302 in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.
Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HB3986
Q
Who authored HB3986?
HB3986 was authored by Texas Representative Sergio Munoz during the Regular Session.
Q
When was HB3986 signed into law?
HB3986 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
Q
Which agencies enforce HB3986?
HB3986 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Q
How urgent is compliance with HB3986?
The compliance urgency for HB3986 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
Q
What is the cost impact of HB3986?
The cost impact of HB3986 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
Q
What topics does HB3986 address?
HB3986 addresses topics including highways, law enforcement, corporal jose luis "speedy" espericueta jr. memorial highway, signs and transportation, texas department of.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
Need Strategic Guidance on This Bill?
Need help with Government Relations, Lobbying, or compliance? JD Key Consulting has the expertise you're looking for.