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HB 3510

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County as the Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Lois Kolkhorst and 2 co-sponsors

Texas designates a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County as Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway to honor the sergeant's service and legacy.

Effective on 9/1/25
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Bill Summary · HB 3510

Legislative bill overview

HB 3510 designates a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County, Texas as the Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway. The bill honors Sergeant Butler through this naming designation, which became effective on September 1, 2025, after gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

Memorial highway designations serve as public tributes to individuals who made significant contributions to their communities, typically honoring law enforcement officers, military personnel, or other public servants. These designations are largely symbolic but create lasting recognition in the public landscape.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public documentation: The bill text provides no public details about Sergeant Mark Butler's service record, accomplishments, or why this specific highway segment was chosen for the memorial.
  • Routine ceremonial nature: Memorial highway bills are generally non-controversial legislative matters with minimal fiscal impact, though some question whether legislatures should spend time on such designations.
  • Lack of community input visibility: There is no publicly available information about whether local Brazos County residents or relevant communities were formally consulted about this designation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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