Regular Session
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No impact. This designation does not trigger "change in law" clauses, force majeure provisions, or necessitate amendments to vendor agreements or Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
No impact. No new certifications or driver training modules are required.
No impact. No filings are required with the Secretary of State or TxDOT.
No mandatory costs. The statute does not impose new taxes or tolls. However, the installation of signage is contingent upon voluntary donations (see Strategic Ambiguities below).
The Funding Contingency (Section 225.021(c)):
The statute explicitly subjects the signage to Section 225.021(c) of the Transportation Code.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
BILL ANALYSIS
| Senate Research Center | S.B. 1895 |
| 89R16246 RDR-D | By: Perry |
| Transportation | |
| 3/21/2025 | |
| As Filed |
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
S.B. 1895 would amend Subchapter B, Chapter 225, Transportation Code. This bill would designate the portion of State Highway Loop 88 that is under construction in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.
Under S.B. 1895, the Texas Department of Transportation will design and construct markers that indicate the designation and any appropriate information and place them at appropriate sites along the loop.
As proposed, S.B. 1895 amends current law relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter B, Chapter 225, Transportation Code, by adding Section 225.243, as follows:
Sec. 225.243. FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL LOOP. (a) Provides that the portion of State Highway Loop 88 under construction as of September 1, 2025, as a relief route around Lubbock, in Lubbock County is designated as the First Responders Memorial Loop. Provides that the designation is in addition to any other designation.
(b) Requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), subject to Section 225.021(c) (relating to prohibiting TxDOT from designing, constructing, or erecting a marker unless a grant or donation of funds is made to cover the cost), to design and construct markers indicating the designation as the First Responders Memorial Loop and any other appropriate information and erect a marker at appropriate sites along the loop.
SECTION 2. Provides that it is the intent of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, that the provisions added by this Act be renumbered to prevent multiple provisions with the same designation.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2025.
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| relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in | ||
| Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop. | ||
| 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. FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL LOOP. (a) The | ||
| portion of State Highway Loop 88 under construction as of September | ||
| 1, 2025, as a relief route around Lubbock, in Lubbock County is | ||
| designated as the First Responders Memorial Loop. 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 | ||
| First Responders Memorial Loop and any other | ||
| appropriate information; and | ||
| (2) erect a marker at appropriate sites along the | ||
| loop. | ||
| SECTION 2. It is the intent of the 89th Legislature, Regular | ||
| Session, 2025, that the provisions 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 Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation |
| FROM: | Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
| IN RE: | SB1895 by Perry (Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.), As Introduced |
| Source Agencies: | 601 Department of Transportation |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, AAL, TG |
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Common questions about SB1895
SB1895 designates a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the "First Responders Memorial Loop. " This is a ceremonial infrastructure designation; it does not alter official postal addresses, zoning requirements, or transportation regulations for commercial carriers, and requires no immediate action from the general membership. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A (No private sector mandates).
SB1895 was authored by Texas Senator Charles Perry during the Regular Session.
SB1895 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 29, 2025.
SB1895 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The compliance urgency for SB1895 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SB1895 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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