“We didn’t know that the law was going to pass, therefore we didn’t know to budget for it,” said Assistant City Engineer Ted Marquez.

Marquez said the department will have to ask city council for an amendment to the budget to get funding. At minimum it will take $75,000 to get the signs up around school zones, but Marquez warned the figure could double. He said signs will not be up for another three months.

State legislators passed the bill, but did not provide any additional funding to help pay for the signs.

Parents picking up their children from Crocket Elementary School Monday afternoon, were disappointed to know that the drivers will not be held accountable.

“I think it’s disappointing and dangerous for the kids,” said Isaac Rodriguez. “I think it’s going to be a good law for kids when they walk home. They won’t have to be afraid when the cars come through.”