30-05-2025
Chris Dickerson's memorial highway bill heading to governor's desk
Panola County, Texas (KETK) — The bill filed to rename FM 10 in Panola County as 'Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson Memorial Highway' was passed through the Texas House on Wednesday and is making its way to the governor.
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Sheriff's Deputy Chris Dickerson was shot and killed by Gregory Newson on FM 10 in Panola County during a traffic stop back in 2019. Newson was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2024, his execution date has not been scheduled as of now.
Earlier this year, State Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola filed SB 1230 to rename FM 10 in Dickerson's honor. The senate passed the bill and sent it to the Texas House.
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SB1230 received unanimous votes in favor of its purpose, including eight ayes in the Senate Transportation Committee and eleven ayes in the House Transportation Committee, according to the Texas Legislature website. Now, the bill will need the governor's signature before it moves on to becoming law.
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