Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB 682 designates a specific portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2493 in Smith County as the "Captain Kevin Williams and Firefighter Austin Cheek Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial infrastructure designation that imposes no regulatory burden on private industry; legal postal addresses and route numbers remain unchanged.
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 amendments are necessary. Real estate leases, vendor agreements, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) referencing "FM 2493" remain legally valid. The memorial name is honorary and does not replace the official route number for legal descriptions.
No impact. No new certifications or driver training modules are required.
No impact. Do not update registered agent filings, tax documents, or billing addresses. Continued use of "FM 2493" is required for accurate postal service and emergency response validation.
No mandatory costs. The statute does not levy fees on businesses. However, the installation of signage is contingent upon private donations (see *Strategic Ambiguities* below).
The Funding Trigger (Texas Transportation Code § 225.021(c)):
While the law designates the highway effective September 1, 2025, TxDOT is statutorily prohibited from designing, constructing, or erecting the markers unless they receive a grant or donation to cover the cost.
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Common questions about SB682
SB 682 designates a specific portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2493 in Smith County as the "Captain Kevin Williams and Firefighter Austin Cheek Memorial Highway. " This is a ceremonial infrastructure designation that imposes no regulatory burden on private industry; legal postal addresses and route numbers remain unchanged.
SB682 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
SB682 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 28, 2025.
SB682 is enforced by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The regulatory priority for SB682 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB682 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB682 addresses topics including smith county, highways, captain kevin williams & firefighter austin cheek memorial highway, signs and transportation, texas department of.
Key dates for SB682: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB682 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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