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TX Govt Code § 442.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.007. State Archeological Program

Sec. 442.007.  STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission, through the state archeologist, shall direct the state archeological program.(b)  The program must include:(1)  a continuing inventory of nonrenewable archeological resources;(2)  evaluation of known sites through testing and excavation;(3)  maintenance of extensive field and laboratory data, including data on collections of antiquities;(4)  consultation with state agencies and organizations and local groups concerning archeological and historical problems; and(5)  publication of the results of the program through various sources, including a regular series of reports.(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, for prehistoric or historic archeological investigations, surveys, excavations, or restorations in this state.(d)  The state archeologist has general jurisdiction and supervision over archeological work, reports, surveys, excavations, and archeological programs of the commission and of cooperating state agencies.(e)  The duties of the state archeologist include:(1)  maintaining an inventory of significant historic or prehistoric sites of archeological or historic interest;(2)  providing public information and education in the fields of archeology and history;(3)  conducting surveys and excavations with respect to significant archeological or historic sites in this state;(4)  preparing reports and publications concerning the work of the office of the state archeologist;(5)  doing cooperative and contract work in prehistoric and historic archeology with other state agencies, the federal government, state or private institutions, or individuals;(6)  maintaining and determining the repository of catalogued collections of artifacts and other materials of archeological or historic interest; and(7)  preserving the archeological and historical heritage of this state.(f)  The state archeologist shall withhold from disclosure to the public information relating to the location or character of archeological or historic resources if the state archeologist determines that the disclosure of the information may create a substantial risk of harm, theft, or destruction to the resources or to the area or place where the resources are located.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 9.009, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 550 (S.B. 615), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0071. Duties Regarding Governor's Mansion

Sec. 442.0071.  DUTIES REGARDING GOVERNOR'S MANSION.  (a)  The commission shall approve construction plans and monitor the work on the Governor's Mansion to ensure compliance with Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code, to ensure the historical and architectural integrity of the mansion's exterior, interior, contents, and grounds.  A substantial addition, deletion, or other alteration may not be made to the mansion or its contents or grounds without the prior approval of the commission.(b)  The commission shall:(1)  develop and maintain an inventory of the contents of the Governor's Mansion that includes all furnishings, fixtures, works of art, and decorative objects and states the owner of each of those items;(2)  develop a plan for the acquisition, by purchase, donation, or loan, of furnishings, fixtures, works of art, and decorative objects for the mansion, especially early 19th-century American, museum-quality items and items having historical significance to the Governor's Mansion;(3)  develop a plan for the disposition of furnishings, fixtures, works of art, and decorative objects that the commission determines are not needed or inappropriate;  and(4)  recommend and arrange for the conservation or restoration of furnishings, fixtures, works of art, and decorative objects in the mansion that are owned by the state.(c)  The commission may accept gifts, grants, or other donations on behalf of the Governor's Mansion.  The commission shall contract with a nonprofit organization formed to assist in the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion to develop and implement a plan for the solicitation and acceptance of gifts, grants, devises, and bequests of money, other property, and services to be used in the acquisition of furnishings, fixtures, works of art, and decorative objects for the Governor's Mansion or for necessary landscaping, conservation, or restoration services.  The commission also may contract with a nonprofit organization described by this subsection for the performance of any duty provided by Subsection (b).  A contract under this subsection may not exceed a term of two years.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 240, Sec. 3, eff. May 27, 2009.(e)  The State Preservation Board and the office of the governor may exercise the powers and shall perform the duties relating to the Governor's Mansion that are provided by applicable law, subject to the requirements of this section.(f)  Section 443.007 does not apply to this section.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 177, Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (S.B. 2307), Sec. 2, eff. May 27, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (S.B. 2307), Sec. 3, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0072. Preservation and Maintenance of Gethsemane Church and Carrington-Covert House

Sec. 442.0072.  PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GETHSEMANE CHURCH AND CARRINGTON-COVERT HOUSE.  (a)  In this section:(1)  The Gethsemane Church includes the adjoining grounds of the church. (2)  The Carrington-Covert House includes the adjoining grounds of the house.(b)  The State of Texas owns the Gethsemane Church and the Carrington-Covert House.(c)  The church and the house are located at Congress Avenue and 16th Street on Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Outlot 46, Division "E" of the original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas.(d)  The commission shall preserve, maintain in a state of suitable repair, restore, and develop the church and the house, their contents, and their grounds, in the manner determined by the commission, for the beautification and cultural enhancement of the properties as a significant Texas historical site and in a manner consistent with development of the Capitol Complex.(e)  The commission shall spend the money the legislature appropriates for purposes of this section to accomplish those purposes.(f)  The commission may:(1)  accept gifts and donations for the church and the house;  and(2)  use the gifts and donations in accordance with the donor's conditions and instructions that are consistent with this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.102, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 898 (H.B. 2621), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0073. Preservation and Maintenance of Certain State Buildings

Sec. 442.0073.  PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN STATE BUILDINGS.  (a)  The commission shall preserve, maintain, and restore Luther Hall, the Elrose Building, and the Christianson-Leberman Building, their contents, and their grounds.(b)  For purposes of this section, Luther Hall and the Elrose Building are located on 16th Street between Colorado Street and North Congress Avenue in Austin and the Christianson-Leberman Building is located at 1304 Colorado Street in Austin.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 898 (H.B. 2621), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0074. Preservation, Maintenance, and Improvement of Republic of Texas Granite Boundary Marker

Sec. 442.0074.  PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF REPUBLIC OF TEXAS GRANITE BOUNDARY MARKER.  (a)  In this section, "boundary marker" means the granite marker designating the former international boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United States, originally placed in 1841 at its location in Panola County near Farm to Market Road No. 31, at or about 32°2'3"N, 94°2'35"W, and known as the Republic of Texas Granite Boundary Marker and the International Boundary Marker.(b)  To the extent authorized by law, the commission shall preserve, maintain, and improve the boundary marker and state land adjacent to the boundary marker and shall:(1)  design and construct a structure or device sufficient to protect the boundary marker from vandalism, theft, and natural elements;(2)  display historical and educational information on a sign or plaque at the boundary marker site to inform the public of the history of the boundary marker and the region;(3)  cooperate with the federal government and other persons as necessary to facilitate the implementation of duties imposed by this section; and(4)  take other action the commission determines necessary to preserve, maintain, restore, and improve the boundary marker and the state grounds adjacent to the boundary marker for the beautification and cultural enhancement of the property as a significant historical site in this state.(c)  Notwithstanding any other law, any power or duty related to the boundary marker formerly vested in another state agency is vested solely in the commission.(d)  The commission may spend money appropriated to the commission for purposes of this section only to accomplish those purposes.(e)  The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations of money or property from any public or private source to be used for the purposes of this section.(f)  The commission, in consultation with each state senator and representative in whose district the boundary marker is located and other interested parties, may:(1)  replace the original boundary marker with a replica boundary marker;(2)  preserve, maintain, and display the original boundary marker at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum; and(3)  perform the duties assigned by Subsection (b) with respect to the replica boundary marker at the original boundary marker location.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B. 907), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 442.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.008. County Courthouses

Sec. 442.008.  COUNTY COURTHOUSES.  (a)  A county may not demolish, sell, lease, or damage the historical or architectural integrity of any building that serves or has served as a county courthouse without notifying the commission of the intended action at least six months before the date on which it acts.(b)  If the commission determines that a courthouse has historical significance worthy of preservation, the commission shall notify the commissioners court of the county of that fact not later than the 30th day after the date on which the commission received notice from the county.  A county may not demolish, sell, lease, or damage the historical or architectural integrity of a courthouse before the 180th day after the date on which it received notice from the commission.  The commission shall cooperate with any interested person during the 180-day period to preserve the historical integrity of the courthouse.(c)  A county may carry out ordinary maintenance of and repairs to a courthouse without notifying the commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0082. Historic Courthouse Project; Requirements

Sec. 442.0082.  HISTORIC COURTHOUSE PROJECT;  REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  Before incurring any expenses payable from funds received from the commission under the historic courthouse preservation program, a county or municipality must have a master preservation plan for its historic courthouse project.  The commission by rule shall prescribe the minimum standards for a master preservation plan.(b)  A county or municipality that receives money under the historic courthouse preservation program must use recognized preservation standards for work on a historic courthouse project.  The commission by rule shall establish standards regarding the quality of the work performed on a historic courthouse project.(c)  A county or municipality that receives money under the historic courthouse preservation program for a historic courthouse project may use the money only for eligible preservation and restoration expenses that the commission by rule shall prescribe.  Eligible expenses may include costs for:(1)  structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and weather protection and emergency public safety issues not covered by insurance;(2)  code and environmental compliance, including complying with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its subsequent amendments, Chapter 469, and other state laws relating to accessibility standards, hazardous materials mitigation rules, and other similar concerns;(3)  replication of a missing architectural feature;(4)  removal of an inappropriate addition or modification; and(5)  restoration of a courtroom or other significant public space in a functional and historically appropriate manner.(d)  A county's or municipality's expenditure of money received under this chapter for a historic courthouse project is subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321.(e)  The commission by rule shall provide for oversight procedures on a project.  These rules shall provide for reasonable inspections by the commission as well as periodic reports by a county or municipality on a project's progress.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1100 (H.B. 3674), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0084 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0084. Equitable Representation in Monuments

Sec. 442.0084.  EQUITABLE REPRESENTATION IN MONUMENTS.  (a)  In this section, "monument" has the meaning assigned by Section 443.015, as added by Chapter 1141, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997.(b)  To ensure that the diverse history of Texas is accurately represented on land owned by the state other than the Capitol Complex, the Texas Historical Commission shall:(1)  collect information relating to each monument on land owned by the state other than the Capitol Complex;  and(2)  in cooperation with the chair of the history department at Prairie View A&M University, at The University of Texas at Austin, or at any other land grant university in the state, as determined by the commission, ensure the:(A)  historical accuracy of the monuments;  and(B)  equitable representation of all Texans, including African slaves, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, women in Texas history, and Texans exemplifying military service and rural heritage in monuments on land owned by the state other than the Capitol Complex.(c)  The commission shall make the information collected under this section available to the public.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 442.0087 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(60), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0085. State Register of Historic Places

Sec. 442.0085.  STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.  (a)  The commission shall develop and maintain a state register of historic places using existing statutory classifications of those places, including Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks, National Register listings, subject markers, and state archeological landmarks.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 30, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0086 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0086. Military Sites Program

Sec. 442.0086.  MILITARY SITES PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission shall identify sites in and outside this state that are historically significant to this state because of:(1)  military action or service at the sites;  or(2)  other significant events of a military nature at the sites that shaped the history of this state.(b)  In carrying out its duties under Subsection (a), the commission shall assist other governmental entities, including other states, institutions, organizations, and other entities in identifying military sites outside this state where Texans served with distinction.(c)  The commission may designate or encourage the designation of sites identified under Subsections (a) and (b) through existing history programs, including:(1)  local community landmark programs;(2)  the state historical marker program under Section 442.006;(3)  the National Register of Historic Places;(4)  the National Historic Landmarks program;(5)  the World Heritage List;  and(6)  other appropriate programs.(d)  The commission may provide information regarding the significance of the sites designated under this section using:(1)  historical markers and monuments;(2)  publications and films;  and(3)  other appropriate media.(e)  The commission may seek assistance from other state and local governmental entities in carrying out the commission's duties under this section.(f)  The commission may seek and accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources, including seeking available federal funds, to accomplish the purposes of this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 30, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0087 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0087. Fort Bliss Museum and Study Center

Sec. 442.0087.  FORT BLISS MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER.  (a)  The commission may assist Fort Bliss Military Reservation in El Paso in the establishment and operation at Fort Bliss of a museum and study center devoted to the history of the United States air defense system.(b)  To accomplish the purposes of this section, the commission may:(1)  seek and accept gifts, grants, and donations of funds or property from public and private sources, including seeking available federal funds;  and(2)  contribute funds appropriated to the commission for the purpose.(c)  The commission may provide assistance and contribute funds under this section only if the commission receives appropriate assurances that, subject to the security requirements of the military reservation, the museum and study center will be open for use by the general public.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 312, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 442.0088 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.0088. Texas Heritage Trails Program

Sec. 442.0088.  TEXAS HERITAGE TRAILS PROGRAM.  (a)  The Texas Historical Commission may establish and administer the Texas Heritage Trails Program to promote tourism to heritage and cultural attractions in this state.(b)  The commission may contract with one or more nonprofit organizations to fulfill the commission's duties under this section.(c)  The commission shall adopt rules to administer the Texas Heritage Trails Program, including rules defining the principles of heritage tourism and relating to contracts the commission enters into with nonprofit organizations.  Rules adopted under this subsection relating to contracts with nonprofit organizations must require each contract to clearly establish:(1)  the role of the nonprofit organization in promoting heritage tourism;(2)  the nature of the relationship between the commission and the nonprofit organization;(3)  the performance expectations for the nonprofit organization;(4)  requirements and expectations regarding the nonprofit organization's employees;(5)  the commission's expectations regarding ownership of any literature, media, or other products developed or produced by the nonprofit organization to promote heritage tourism during the course of the contract;(6)  the commission's long-term goals for the program and the nonprofit organization's role in meeting those goals;(7)  a system for evaluating the nonprofit organization's overall performance, including the organization's effectiveness in meeting the performance expectations described by Subdivision (3); and(8)  the types of support, other than financial support, the commission will provide to the nonprofit organization to assist in the implementation and administration of the Texas Heritage Trails Program.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (H.B. 1422), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 442.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 442.009. Consumer Information and Complaints

Sec. 442.009.  CONSUMER INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The commission shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the commission.  The commission shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.(b)  The commission shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The commission shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159, Sec. 46, eff. June 15, 2007.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 8, eff. Aug. 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 46, eff. June 15, 2007.|