Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
Bill overview
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
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Last verified
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Bill → law status
SB 1351 is recorded as enacted
- Current status
- Effective
- Signed
- May 29, 2025
- Effective
- September 1, 2025
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KeepTXRed summary
This law makes the transportation or facility designation described in the bill: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
What would change
The enrolled Act assigns the stated commemorative name to the specified road segment, bridge, loop, trail, or public facility.
Who may be affected
The Texas Department of Transportation or other responsible agency, local communities along the designated segment, and the public using the named facility.
When it would take effect
The recorded effective date is September 1, 2025.
Limits and uncertainty
The designation applies only to the specific segment or facility identified in the enrolled Act. Sign installation, maintenance, private funding requirements, and existing route numbers remain governed by transportation law and agency implementation.
Editorial sources and review notes
Concise official-source review based on Texas Legislature Online enrolled text, bill summary, stages, and the production legislative record. Kept intentionally short because the Act is primarily commemorative/designation legislation.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Effective
Effective on 9/1/25
Latest official action
Effective on 9/1/25
May 29, 2025 · senate
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Committee history
- Transportation
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Effective on 9/1/25
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