Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB 1422 mandates the ceremonial renaming of the bridge on FM 852 crossing Lake Gilmer in Upshur County to the "Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge. " This legislation creates zero compliance exposure for general industry; the impact is strictly limited to administrative updates for logistics mapping providers and potential voluntary funding solicitations for local stakeholders.
Sen. Bryan Hughes·Senate Bill·Regular Session
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No impact. This designation does not trigger "Change in Law" provisions in Master Service Agreements (MSAs), logistics contracts, or insurance policies.
None. No driver training or routing adjustments are legally required, as the route designator (FM 852) remains unchanged.
Logistics Data Only. Companies maintaining proprietary GPS or navigation databases must update the nomenclature for the bridge crossing Lake Gilmer on FM 852 to reflect the "Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge" for accuracy.
Voluntary Only. There are no mandatory fees. However, the installation of signage is contingent upon non-state funding. Local businesses may receive solicitations for tax-deductible donations to cover fabrication and installation costs.
The Funding Trigger (Section 225.021(c)).
The statute commands TxDOT to install signage *only if* the department receives a grant or donation to cover the cost.
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Common questions about SB1422
SB 1422 mandates the ceremonial renaming of the bridge on FM 852 crossing Lake Gilmer in Upshur County to the "Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge. " This legislation creates zero compliance exposure for general industry; the impact is strictly limited to administrative updates for logistics mapping providers and potential voluntary funding solicitations for local stakeholders.
SB1422 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
SB1422 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.
SB1422 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The regulatory priority for SB1422 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1422 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1422 addresses topics including upshur county, highways, military & veterans, petty officer billy machen bridge and bridges & causeways.
Key dates for SB1422: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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