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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

House Bill 2644

House Author:  Kent et al.

Effective:  9-1-09

Senate Sponsor:  Deuell


            House Bill 2644 amends the Government Code to provide for the designation of the Bankhead Highway as a historic highway by the Texas Historical Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation. The bill allows the commission and department to pursue federal funds for this purpose, specifies that the historic designation of the Bankhead Highway is not a historic designation under federal law, and establishes that the department is not required to construct or erect a marker unless a grant or donation of funds is made to cover the cost.