Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB3841

Filed
 
Introduced
4/8/11  
Out of House Committee
5/2/11  
Refer
4/11/11  
Voted on by House
5/15/11  
Report Pass
4/27/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/21/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/25/11  
Engrossed
5/15/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
5/16/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Refer
5/19/11  
Refer
5/19/11  
Refer
5/19/11  
Report Pass
5/21/11  
Report Pass
5/21/11  
Enrolled
5/29/11  
Enrolled
5/29/11  
Passed
6/17/11  

Caption

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as Rudy Villarreal Road.

Impact

The implementation of HB 3841 will involve statewide law changes regarding how roads can be designated in honor of individuals. By allowing living individuals to be recognized in this manner, the bill opens avenues for honoring contributions from community members who may still be active, thereby enhancing community engagement and appreciation. This potentially sets a precedent for future road designations, impacting how local communities perceive recognition and memorialization.

Summary

House Bill 3841 is aimed at designating a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as Rudy Villarreal Road. This legislation includes provisions for the design and construction of appropriate signage to mark the newly designated road, emphasizing the significance of memorializing individuals who have made contributions to the community. The bill proposes that this designation should not be contingent on the traditional requirement of the individual being deceased, which reflects a more inclusive approach towards recognizing living contributions.

Contention

While the bill does not appear to have sparked significant contention during its discussions, it raises questions about the criteria for road designations. Some legislators may argue the importance of historical context in recognizing contributions, favoring honors that reflect long-standing impacts rather than temporary recognitions. However, as it stands, HB 3841 focuses on broadening the scope of recognition, which may receive general support from local advocates.

Companion Bills

TX SB1896

Similar Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as Rudy Villarreal Boulevard.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3283

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1570 in Hunt County as the Terri Lynn Hall Free Road.

TX HB24

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.

TX HB2590

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 40 in Lubbock County as The Maines Brothers Band Highway.

TX HB3108

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 2348 in Titus County as the Army Staff Sergeant Clay Allen Craig Memorial Bridge.

TX HB3045

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 517 in Brazoria and Galveston Counties as the Ken Clark Memorial Highway.

TX HB1913

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 2526 in Eastland County as the Sergeant Barbara Fenley Memorial Highway.

TX SB268

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 40 in Lubbock County as The Maines Brothers Band Highway.

TX HB1368

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1960 in Harris County as the Deputy Constable Omar Ursin Memorial Highway.

TX HB2363

Relating to the designation of the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 765 in Concho County as the Sergeant Stephen Jones Memorial Highway.

TX SB508

Relating to the designation of the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 765 in Concho County as the Sergeant Stephen Jones Memorial Highway.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.