House Bill No. 3461 amends the Transportation Code to establish new regulations regarding memorial markers for victims of motorcycle collisions on highways in Texas. The bill clarifies the definition of "victim" to exclude individuals who were under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances at the time of the collision. It also mandates that memorial signs include a motorcyclist safety message, which will be developed by the Texas Transportation Commission, along with the phrase "In Memory Of" and the name of the victim(s) along with the date of the collision.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that limits the Texas Department of Transportation's responsibility to repair or replace markers to within ten years of their establishment unless funding is provided through grants or donations for markers erected after January 1, 2025. The Texas Transportation Commission is required to adopt the necessary rules for the new safety messages by December 1, 2025, but the Department of Transportation will not be obligated to implement these changes until March 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 201.911, Transportation Code 225.021 (Transportation Code 201, Transportation Code 225)