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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 1486

House Author:  Gutierrez et al.

Effective:  6-17-11

Senate Sponsor:  Wentworth


            House Bill 1486 amends the Transportation Code to extend from one year to two years the posting period for a sign erected by the Texas Department of Transportation under the memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle accidents.  The department is not required to implement the provisions of the bill if the department determines or is informed by the applicable federal agency that doing so would result in the loss of federal funds to Texas; if such a determination is made, the department is required to submit a report not later than January 1, 2013, to the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives regarding the determination.