BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 3671

By: Frank

Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

It has been noted that recognition is often bestowed upon first responders and military personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty through the memorial designation of portions of state highways. There have been calls to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by Corporal David Anthony Gentry during his decorated service in the Vietnam War. H.B. 3671 seeks to recognize Corporal Gentry's bravery with such a designation.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 3671 amends the Transportation Code to designate the State Highway 6 bridge over the Brazos River in Knox County as the Corporal David Anthony Gentry Memorial Bridge. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation, subject to a grant or donation of funds, to design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Corporal David Anthony Gentry Memorial Bridge and any other appropriate information and to erect a marker at each end of the bridge.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2019.