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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 137

House Author:  Paxton et al.

Effective:  9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Nelson


            House Bill 137 amends the Transportation Code to authorize the Texas Department of Transportation to erect Welcome to Texas signs to designate the state boundary on certain highways.  The bill requires such a sign to include a depiction of the state flag, the phrase "Drive Friendly‑‑The Texas Way," and the phrase "Welcome to Texas--Proud to be the Home of President George W. Bush."