Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road.

SB 284 amends Texas Transportation Code to establish civil penalties for placing unauthorized commercial signs on public road right-of-ways. It directly affects businesses or individuals who display such signs without legal authorization. The bill sets tiered penalties: $1,000 for a first violation, $2,500 for a second, and $5,000 for third or subsequent violations, with separate penalties for ongoing violations. Local attorneys (district, county, or municipal) may sue to collect these penalties. The changes apply only to violations occurring on or after September 1, 2025.