Texas SB2198 allows commercial sign owners to relocate signs due to highway construction, public infrastructure, or public improvement projects.

Texas SB2198 amends the Transportation Code to allow the relocation of commercial signs affected by highway construction, public infrastructure, or public improvement projects. Owners can move signs to permitted locations, bearing all relocation costs without compensation. Municipalities must facilitate relocations through special exceptions if signs are within their jurisdiction. The bill also addresses sign relocations due to obstructed views or readability from various factors. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2198 allows commercial sign owners to relocate signs due to highway construction, public infrastructure, or public improvement projects.

Texas SB2198 amends the Transportation Code to allow the relocation of commercial signs affected by highway construction, public infrastructure, or public improvement projects. Owners can move signs to permitted locations, bearing all relocation costs without compensation. Municipalities must facilitate relocations through special exceptions if signs are within their jurisdiction. The bill also addresses sign relocations due to obstructed views or readability from various factors. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.