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What does Texas HB4429 do?
HB4429 designates a segment of U. S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the "Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway," effective June 20, 2025.
Signed Into Law
Signed June 20, 2025Effective 2025-06-20
HB4429
Regular Session
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB4429: Government Affairs Overview
HB4429 designates a segment of U. S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the "Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway," effective June 20, 2025.
Rep. John McQueeney·House Bill·Regular Session
LowStandard timeline
Low Cost
Effective:2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies
Business Impact
Who HB4429 Affects
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Regulatory Priority: low
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
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Transportation
Affected business types:
- Trucking companies
- Towing operators
- Fleet operators
- Logistics providers
Key Operational Considerations
- 1Vendor Agreements: Maintain "U.S. Highway 281" as the shipping and billing address in all Master Service Agreements.
Estimated Cost Impact
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
Enforcing Agencies
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HB4429
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.
Low Urgency
Passed with Opposition
House Vote121 - 7
YEA
95% in favor128 voting
Senate Vote31 - 0
YEA
100% in favor31 voting
7
Total Opposition Votes
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-06-20Enforcing Agencies
Texas Department of Transportation
Primary Author: Rep. John McQueeney
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Pursuant to supermajority vote).
- Compliance Deadline: N/A. This statute imposes no affirmative duties on private entities.
- Agency Rulemaking: None. TxDOT will not promulgate new rules, but signage installation is contingent upon the receipt of private funding (grant or donation) per Transportation Code § 225.021(c).
Immediate Action Plan
- Maintain Status Quo: Do not update billing, shipping, or registered agent addresses.
- Audit Internal Maps: If your company uses proprietary routing software, flag this segment of U.S. 281 for a potential alias update only *after* physical signage is verified.
- Ignore Solicitations: Reject any third-party solicitations claiming you must purchase "compliant" signage or update business directories due to this law; these are scams.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
No changes required.
- Real Estate & Leases: Do not amend legal descriptions in deeds, leases, or title policies to reflect the "Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway." Legal descriptions must remain tied to the official U.S. Highway 281 designation to ensure clear chain of title.
- Vendor Agreements: Maintain "U.S. Highway 281" as the shipping and billing address in all Master Service Agreements.
Hiring/Training
Minimal impact.
- Logistics: Inform fleet managers and dispatchers operating in the Hill Country that local vernacular may shift to the memorial name. Ensure drivers understand that "Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway" is synonymous with U.S. 281 for wayfinding purposes.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
No new requirements.
- USPS Protocol: The United States Postal Service does not adopt state memorial designations for mail delivery. Updating corporate letterhead or tax filings to the memorial name will result in mail delivery failures and administrative errors.
Fees & Costs
None.
- The statute prohibits TxDOT from using state funds for the design, construction, or installation of the memorial markers. Costs are covered entirely by private grants or donations.
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
The Funding Trigger.
While the law is effective June 20, 2025, the physical renaming is dormant until private funds cover the signage costs.
- The Gap: There will be a lag—potentially months or years—between the legal effective date and the installation of signage.
- Risk: During this interim, third-party mapping services (Google Maps, Apple Maps) may update their nomenclature before physical signs exist, or vice versa. Rely on mile markers and GPS coordinates rather than highway names for critical logistics during Q3/Q4 2025.
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
Effective
Jun 20, 2025
Filed
Mar 11, 2025
Passed House
May 10, 2025
Passed Senate
May 23, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
Effective
Jun 20, 2025
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House Authors
Coauthors (51)
- Daniel Alders (R)
- Trent Ashby (R)
- Jeff Barry (R)
- Terry Canales (D)
- Giovanni Capriglione (R)
- Nicole Collier (D)
- Charles Cunningham (R)
- Pat Curry (R)
- Drew Darby (R)
- Erin Gamez (D)
- Linda Garcia (D)
- Charlie Geren (R)
- Robert Guerra (D)
- Ryan Guillen (R)
- Sam Harless (R)
- Caroline Harris Davila (R)
- Cole Hefner (R)
- Hillary Hickland (R)
- Gina Hinojosa (D)
- Janis Holt (R)
- Andy Hopper (R)
- Donna Howard (D)
- Todd Hunter (R)
- Ann Johnson (D)
- Marc LaHood (R)
- Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
- Mitch Little (R)
- Armando Martinez (D)
- William Metcalf (R)
- Morgan Meyer (R)
- Christina Morales (D)
- Eddie Morales (D)
- Matt Morgan (R)
- Sergio Munoz (D)
- Candy Noble (R)
- Mary Perez (D)
- Dade Phelan (R)
- Richard Raymond (D)
- Ron Reynolds (D)
- Keresa Richardson (R)
- Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D)
- Toni Rose (D)
- Shelby Slawson (R)
- Valoree Swanson (R)
- Carl Tepper (R)
- Tony Tinderholt (R)
- Chris Turner (D)
- Denise Villalobos (R)
- Wesley Virdell (R)
- Trey Wharton (R)
- Phil King (R)
Senate Sponsors
Cosponsors (2)
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Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HB4429
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Who authored HB4429?
HB4429 was authored by Texas Representative John McQueeney during the Regular Session.
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When was HB4429 signed into law?
HB4429 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
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Which agencies enforce HB4429?
HB4429 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
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How significant are the changes in HB4429?
The regulatory priority for HB4429 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
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What is the cost impact of HB4429?
The cost impact of HB4429 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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What topics does HB4429 address?
HB4429 addresses topics including blanco county, burnet county, highways, muckleroy memorial highway and signs.
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What are the key dates for HB4429?
Key dates for HB4429: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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Which Texas businesses are affected by HB4429?
HB4429 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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