AUSTIN, Texas — House Bill 3611 is set to take effect on September 1. It's a new law in Texas that amends the transportation code to create harsher penalties for illegally placed signs along public roads.

According to the bill, the person who commissioned a sign, or whose advertisement is on a sign, that is not authorized will be given written notice that they may face fines if they don't remove it within a set period of time.

For first-time offenders, the fines max out at $1,000. On a second violation, a fine of up to $2,500 will be assessed. For a third offense or more, fines can be up to $5,000.

"Illegal signage can negatively impact the quality of life in neighborhoods throughout Texas," the bill's authors and sponsor wrote about its intent. "Although there have been efforts to targ

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