Regular Session
Texas Department of Transportation
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No changes required. Existing leases, vendor agreements, and real estate deeds referencing "State Highway 249" remain legally valid and enforceable. Future contracts may reference the "Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway" for location clarity, but the official postal and legal route remains SH 249.
No changes required.
No changes required. Do not alter your official registered address for tax or postal purposes. The United States Postal Service (USPS) and emergency response systems will continue to prioritize the standard highway designation.
None. The cost of signage is borne by private donations or local government grants, not by general industry assessments or toll increases.
The "Funding Trigger" (Transportation Code § 225.021(c)):
While the law is effective immediately, the physical manifestation of the law (the signs) is conditional. The statute prohibits TxDOT from designing, constructing, or erecting the markers unless they receive a grant or donation to cover the cost.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
BILL ANALYSIS |
| H.B. 767 |
| By: Bell, Cecil |
| Transportation |
| Committee Report (Unamended) |
| BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed H.R. 2370 honoring the life of Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Peter Mendes of The Woodlands. In addition to his honorable military career, Colonel Mendes further distinguished himself in his role as city administrator of Magnolia, Texas, upon returning to civilian life. Since his passing, a local effort has been underway to find a suitable way to honor him for his dedication to his family, county, and community. H.B. 767 seeks to honor Colonel Mendes by designating a portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.
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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. 767 amends the Transportation Code to designate the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway, 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 Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway and any other appropriate information; and ·erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
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| EFFECTIVE DATE September 1, 2025. |
| H.B. No. 767 | ||
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| relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in | ||
| Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway. | ||
| BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | ||
| SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 225, Transportation Code, | ||
| is amended by adding Section 225.243 to read as follows: | ||
| Sec. 225.243. PAUL P. MENDES MEMORIAL PARKWAY. (a) The | ||
| portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County is designated as | ||
| the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway. 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 Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway 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. 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: | HB767 by Bell, Cecil (Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.), As Introduced |
| Source Agencies: | 601 Department of Transportation |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, AAL, TG |
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Common questions about HB767
HB767 designates the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the "Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway," effective immediately. This is a ceremonial overlay that imposes no new regulatory burdens, taxes, or reporting requirements on the private sector.
HB767 was authored by Texas Representative Cecil Bell during the Regular Session.
HB767 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 24, 2025.
HB767 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation.
The compliance urgency for HB767 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of HB767 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB767 addresses topics including highways, transportation, transportation--miscellaneous, paul p. mendes memorial parkway and montgomery county.
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