TITLE: Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission.

SUMMARY: Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 442.005(o), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (o) The commission may enter into contracts with other state agencies or institutions,[and with] qualified private institutions,and other persons, including for-profit corporations, to carry out the purposes of this chapter. SECTION 2. Section 442.0056(b), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) The commission shall restore and maintain each historic site acquired under this section for the benefit of the general public. The commission may enter into interagency contracts and contracts with other persons, including for-profit corporations, for this purpose. SECTION 3. Section 442.007(c), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) The commission may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the federal government, other state agencies, state or private museums or educational institutions, or qualified persons, including for-profit corporations, [individuals] for prehistoric or historic archeological investigations, surveys, excavations, or restorations in this state. SECTION 4. Section 442.072(c), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) The commission may enter into an agreement with a nonprofit or for-profit corporation, foundation, association, or other nonprofit or for-profit entity for the expansion, renovation, management, operation, or financial support of a historic site. SECTION 5. Section 442.075(d), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) On or after the transfer of jurisdiction over a historic site, the commission may enter into an agreement with a nonprofit or for-profit corporation, including the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, for the expansion, renovation, management, operation, or financial support of the site. SECTION 6. Section 442.101(b), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) The commission may contract with any appropriate entity,including a for-profit corporation, for services necessary to carry out its responsibilities regarding historic sites described by Subchapter C. SECTION 7. The changes in law made by this Act apply only to a contract entered into by the Texas Historical Commission on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 8. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.