Sec. 201.979. "WELCOME TO TEXAS" SIGNS. (a) The department shall erect a "Welcome to Texas" sign to designate the state boundary on an interstate, United States, or state highway entering the state.
(b) A "Welcome to Texas" sign erected by the department must include the following elements:
(1) a depiction of the state flag; and
(2) the phrase "Drive Friendly - The Texas Way."
(c) A "Welcome to Texas" sign may also include the phrase "Welcome to Texas - Proud Home of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush."
(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (c) above, if the president of the United States is a resident of Texas, a "Welcome to Texas" sign erected by the department shall include the phrase "Welcome to Texas - Proud Home of President [insert name of the president of the United States]."
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1041 (H.B. 4465), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2010.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation
Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration
Subchapter O. Rail Relocation and Improvement
Section 201.972. Administration of Fund
Section 201.973. Authority to Issue Obligations; Purposes; Limitations
Section 201.974. Pledge of State's Full Faith and Credit
Section 201.975. Dedication of Revenue to Fund
Section 201.976. Investment and Uses of Money in Fund
Section 201.977. Strategic Plan
Section 201.978. Acquisition and Disposal of Property
Section 201.979. "Welcome to Texas" Signs
Section 201.980. Texas Flags at International Ports-of-Entry