Texas SB284 amends civil penalties for unauthorized signs on public roads.

Texas SB284 amends the Transportation Code to revise civil penalties for placing unauthorized signs on public roads. The bill sets a maximum penalty of $1,000 for a first violation, $2,500 for a second violation, and $5,000 for a third or subsequent violation. The changes apply only to violations occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Prior violations are governed by existing law. District, county, or municipal attorneys can sue to collect the penalties.

Texas SB284 amends civil penalties for unauthorized signs on public roads.

Texas SB284 amends the Transportation Code to revise civil penalties for placing unauthorized signs on public roads. The bill sets a maximum penalty of $1,000 for a first violation, $2,500 for a second violation, and $5,000 for a third or subsequent violation. The changes apply only to violations occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Prior violations are governed by existing law. District, county, or municipal attorneys can sue to collect the penalties.