Austin, TX – Legislation authored by State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) and sponsored by State Senator Kevin Sparks (R-Midland) to honor the life and service of fallen Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature and is now headed to the governor’s desk.

House Bill 1708 designates a 23-mile section of State Highway 302 near Notrees in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.

“Trooper Ramirez Vasquez was a true public servant—dedicated, selfless, and courageous,” Landgraf said. “He gave his life in the line of duty protecting his fellow Texans. This highway designation is a lasting tribute to his sacrifice and a way for us to honor his life for generations to come.”

Trooper Ramirez Vasquez was critically injured on September 17, 2024, while investigating a crash on Highway 302. He tragically succumbed to his injuries on September 28. The driver responsible for his death is facing criminal charges.

“We can never fully repay the debt we owe Trooper Ramirez Vasquez and his family,” Landgraf added. “But we can ensure his heroism is never forgotten, and that his name lives on in the region he served so faithfully.”

Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett was also helpful by signing a letter of support for the memorial highway. Landgraf will now work with West Texans to raise private funds to pay for the memorial highway signage so that this designation will come at no expense to Texas taxpayers.