🟩An Act relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.

HB 4429

✅ HB 4429: Memorial Highway Honoring the Muckleroy Family

What it says it does:
HB 4429 names a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway. It directs TxDOT to install signs marking the route once private donations or grants cover the cost.

Who is pushing for it:
Authored by Rep. McQueeney, with House coauthors Shofner, Troxclair, Cook, and Craddick. Sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Hancock. Witness lists include Lauren Muckleroy, CLEAT (law enforcement association), and community supporters.

Who benefits:
The Muckleroy family and their community gain a lasting public memorial. Texans gain a symbolic reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.

Why this matters long term:
It’s a clean, symbolic bill that honors a tragedy without creating fiscal or legal side effects. It shows how legislators can act with compassion and restraint when responding to local loss.

Bottom line:
HB 4429 honors a Texas family lost to drunk driving and keeps state costs at zero. It is one of the few bills that truly serves its stated purpose without hidden strings.

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