TITLE: Relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical heritage of this state.

SUMMARY: Relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical heritage of this state.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical heritage of this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 442, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 442.019 to read as follows: Sec. 442.019. TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY TRAIL. (a) The commission shall develop a Texas Music History Trail program to promote and preserve Texas music history. (b) The program, at a minimum, shall include: (1) designation of locations or organizations that are historically significant to this state's musical heritage; (2) adoption of an icon, symbol, or other identifying device to represent a designation under this section; (3) the use of the icon, symbol, or other identifying device in promoting tourism around this state and at the locations or organizations designated under this section; and (4) to the extent funds are available, the development of itineraries and maps to guide tourists to locations or organizations designated under this section. (c) The commission shall adopt: (1) eligibility criteria for a designation under this section; and (2) procedures to administer the program created under this section. (d) To implement this section, the commission may, as necessary, enter into a memorandum of understanding with: (1) the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, including the divisions of the governor's office responsible for tourism and music, film, television, and multimedia; (2) the Texas Commission on the Arts; or (3) the Texas Department of Transportation. (e) The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and other donations from any source to implement this section. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.