Texas Senate Bill SB1248

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Introduced: 3/7/11
• Out of Senate Committee: 4/19/11
• Voted on by Senate: 4/27/11
• Refer: 3/16/11
• Out of House Committee: 5/7/11
• Report Pass: 4/19/11
• Voted on by House: 5/20/11
• Engrossed: 4/27/11
• Governor Action: 6/17/11
• Refer: 4/29/11
• Report Pass: 5/5/11
• Enrolled: 5/21/11
• Passed: 6/17/11

Caption

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 499 as the Colonel Bill Card Boulevard.

Impact

The impact of SB1248 will primarily be administrative, as it calls for the implementation of new signage along the designated highway. The Texas Department of Transportation is instructed to design and construct markers that will indicate both the highway number and the new designation. This would include the installation of markers at key points along the boulevard, which may serve to educate travelers and honor the legacy of Colonel Bill Card in the region.

Summary

Senate Bill 1248 proposes the designation of a portion of State Highway 499 as the Colonel Bill Card Boulevard. The bill specifically identifies the section of highway that stretches from U.S. Highway 77 to County Road 106 as deserving of this honorary title. This legislative move reflects a recognition of Colonel Bill Card's contributions, possibly to his community or the state, although the bill text does not specify those contributions. This form of highway naming is often seen as a way to honor individuals who have made significant impacts in their respective fields or communities.

Contention

Since this type of bill typically focuses on commemorative naming, the potential for contention may be minimal. However, local stakeholders and community members may have varying opinions on the appropriateness of this designation, depending on Colonel Bill Card's significance and legacy in their eyes. Commemorative acts can sometimes lead to discussions around priorities for state-funded signage and the criteria for such honors, but no specific points of contention are noted within the current text or voting history.