Preservation Tax Incentives Staff members assist property owners and developers to qualify for rehabilitation tax credits . The THC monitors projects to ensure compliance with the investment tax credit program. Texas Governor's Mansion Texas Governor's Mansion Staff architects ensure that the highest preservation standards are observed for the antebellum Greek Revival mansion which carries a National Historic Landmark designation, the most prestigious historical recognition in the United States. Architects evaluate construction projects that are funded, licensed or permitted by the federal government to minimize any impact to historic structures. Staff monitors the condition of the state's 40 National Historic Landmarks, including NASA's Apollo Mission Control, the Texas State Capitol and the Alamo.
Staff reviews proposed changes to Texas historic courthouses under authority of special legislation.
The agency holds protective preservation covenants on 200 of the state's most significant cultural landmarks. A covenant is a formal agreement between property owners and the THC to ensure long-term preservation of the property. Some sites with preservation covenants include the San Jose Mission in San Antonio, the Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie and Ashton Villa in Galveston. Division staff members conduct periodic inspections and review proposed structural changes to these properties. The Texas Preservation Trust Fund is an endowment of public and private funds that serves as a source of matching grants for the preservation of endangered landmarks statewide.