TITLE: Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the James E. "Pete" and Nelda Laney Safety Stops.

SUMMARY: Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the James E. "Pete" and Nelda Laney Safety Stops.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the James E. "Pete" and Nelda Laney Safety Stops. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter Y, Chapter 201, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 201.2003 to read as follows: Sec. 201.2003. JAMES E. "PETE" AND NELDA LANEY SAFETY STOPS. (a) The northbound and southbound rest areas located on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County are designated as the James E. "Pete" and Nelda Laney Safety Stops. (b) The department shall design and construct markers at each rest area described by Subsection (a) indicating the designation of those rest areas as the James E. "Pete" and Nelda Laney Safety Stops and any other appropriate information. (c) The department shall erect markers at appropriate locations at the rest areas. (d) Notwithstanding Subsections (b) and (c), the department is not required to design, construct, or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of private funds is made to the department to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker. (e) Money received under Subsection (d) shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.