Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB1230 designates Farm-to-Market Road 10 in Panola County as the "Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial designation that does not alter official routing numbers, speed limits, or commercial vehicle restrictions; however, businesses in the region should anticipate solicitation to fund the requisite signage.
Sen. Bryan Hughes·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). 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 changes required. Legal descriptions of property and valid delivery addresses for Master Service Agreements (MSAs) remain "Farm-to-Market Road 10." The memorial name is honorary and does not invalidate contracts using the standard route number.
No changes required.
No changes required.
Voluntary only. There are no statutory fees. However, the state is prohibited from paying for these markers. Local businesses may be solicited by civic groups to provide the grant funding necessary for TxDOT to fabricate and install the signs.
The Funding Trigger. While the law states TxDOT "shall" design and construct the markers, this mandate is subordinate to Transportation Code § 225.021(c). TxDOT will not act until a grant or donation is received to cover the cost. If no private or local government funds are remitted, the law is technically in effect, but no physical signage will appear.
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Common questions about SB1230
SB1230 designates Farm-to-Market Road 10 in Panola County as the "Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial designation that does not alter official routing numbers, speed limits, or commercial vehicle restrictions; however, businesses in the region should anticipate solicitation to fund the requisite signage.
SB1230 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
SB1230 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1230 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The regulatory priority for SB1230 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1230 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1230 addresses topics including panola county, highways, deputy sheriff chris dickerson memorial highway, signs and transportation, texas department of.
Key dates for SB1230: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB1230 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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