Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Senate Bill 2515 designates a specific portion of State Highway 64 in Smith County as the "Fire Marshal Jimmy W. Seaton Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial designation affecting public infrastructure signage only; it imposes no operational mandates, tax liabilities, or address update requirements on private businesses.
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 action required. This designation does not alter the legal description of properties or trigger "change of law" clauses in vendor or real estate agreements.
No action required.
No action required. Businesses located on this stretch of SH 64 must not change their official postal address or registered agent address. The highway number (SH 64) remains the primary identifier for logistics and legal purposes.
No mandatory costs. The state will not assess fees to businesses. However, the signage is funded entirely by voluntary private donations (see Strategic Ambiguities below).
Funding-Contingent Installation:
While the law authorizes the designation, TxDOT is statutorily prohibited from designing, constructing, or erecting the memorial markers until a grant or donation is made to the department to cover the costs (pursuant to Transportation Code § 225.021(c)).
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Common questions about SB2515
Senate Bill 2515 designates a specific portion of State Highway 64 in Smith County as the "Fire Marshal Jimmy W. Seaton Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial designation affecting public infrastructure signage only; it imposes no operational mandates, tax liabilities, or address update requirements on private businesses.
SB2515 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
SB2515 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB2515 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The regulatory priority for SB2515 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2515 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2515 addresses topics including highways, fire marshal jimmy w. seaton memorial highway, signs, smith county and transportation, texas department of.
Key dates for SB2515: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB2515 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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