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2023 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(d)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 240, Sec. 3, eff.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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 936 (S.B. 1520), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B. 907), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 936 (S.B. 1520), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.0095. Program and Facility Accessibility

Sec. 442.0095.  PROGRAM AND FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY.  The commission shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility.  The executive director shall also prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English can be provided reasonable access to the commission's programs and services.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 9, eff. Aug. 30, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.010. Audits

Sec. 442.010.  AUDITS.  (a)  The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(42), eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 584, Sec. 92, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 10, eff. Aug. 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 7, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 25(42), eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.011. Penalty

Sec. 442.011.  PENALTY.  A person who violates this chapter or Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code, is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 for each day of violation.  Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation. If the party seeking a civil penalty demonstrates the same violation occurred on more than one day, it is presumed that the person committed a violation on each intervening day between the days of violation, including the days on which a violation was demonstrated.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 312 (H.B. 2056), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 718 (H.B. 3584), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.012. Lawsuits

Sec. 442.012.  LAWSUITS.  (a)  The attorney general or any resident of this state may file suit in district court to restrain and enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code, to recover on behalf of the state a civil penalty provided by this chapter, including a civil penalty provided for a violation of Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code, or for both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.
(b)  Venue of the suit filed is in Travis County or the county in which the activity sought to be restrained or penalized is alleged to have occurred, be occurring, or be about to occur.
(c)  If the attorney general substantially prevails in an action to recover a civil penalty under this section, the court shall award the attorney general reasonable expenses incurred in recovering the penalty, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and deposition expenses.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 312 (H.B. 2056), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.013. No Effect on Other Organizations and Activities

Sec. 442.013.  NO EFFECT ON OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.  It is not the purpose of this chapter to duplicate or replace existing historical heritage organizations and activities, but to give leadership, coordination, and service as needed and desired.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.014. Main Street Program

Sec. 442.014.  MAIN STREET PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission shall administer a main street program to assist communities with the development, restoration, and preservation of their historic neighborhood commercial districts and central business districts.
(b)  The commission shall designate certain communities to participate in the program as official main street cities.
(c)  The commission by rule shall prescribe the frequency of  community designations and qualification standards for participation in the program.
(d)  The commission by rule shall prescribe a fee schedule for participation in the program under Subsection (c).  The commission shall collect fees from the participating communities to offset costs of participation in the program.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 23, Sec. 1, eff. April 19, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (S.B. 1269), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.0145. Texas Historical Artifacts Program; Fund

Sec. 442.0145.  TEXAS HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS PROGRAM;  FUND.  (a)  The commission shall administer a program to assist municipalities, counties, museums, and county historical commissions with:
(1)  the development or improvement of museum facilities used to display historical artifacts discovered in Texas that are significant in Texas or American history;  and
(2)  the acquisition of historical artifacts discovered in Texas that are significant in Texas or American history.
(b)  The Texas Historical Artifacts Program fund is created as a separate account in the general revenue fund.  The fund is composed of money appropriated to the fund, money deposited to the fund under Subsection (c), and interest received from investments of money in the fund that the comptroller shall allocate to the fund.  Sections 403.095 and 404.071 do not apply to the fund or to interest received from investments of money in the fund.  Money in the fund may be spent only as provided by the commission under this section.
(c)  The commission may accept, for deposit in the Texas Historical Artifacts Program fund, grants or other donations from any source.
(d)  The commission shall establish rules governing the use, administration, and distribution of the Texas Historical Artifacts Program fund.  The rules must ensure that money in the fund is used only for the purposes prescribed by Subsection (a), including paying the expenses of administering the program.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1370, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.0155. Funds Subject to State Funds Reform Act

Sec. 442.0155.  FUNDS SUBJECT TO STATE FUNDS REFORM ACT.  All money paid to the commission under this chapter is subject to Subchapter F, Chapter 404.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 12, eff. Aug. 30, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.017. Identification and Preservation of Abandoned Cemeteries

Sec. 442.017.  IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF ABANDONED CEMETERIES.  (a)  The commission should establish a program to identify and preserve abandoned cemeteries across the state.
(b)  The commission is encouraged to use volunteers to the maximum extent possible to implement the program and to model the program to the extent appropriate on the "Adopt-A-Beach" program conducted by the General Land Office.
(c)  The commission may accept gifts, grants, and in-kind donations from public and private entities for the implementation of the program.  The legislature may appropriate money to the commission to implement the program.
(d)  The commission may adopt rules reasonably necessary to implement the program.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.018. Identification and Preservation of Texas Underground Railroad Historical Sites

Sec. 442.018.  IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF TEXAS UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORICAL SITES.  (a)  The commission should establish a program to identify and preserve Texas Underground Railroad Historical Sites.
(b)  The commission is encouraged to use volunteers to the maximum extent possible to implement the program and to model the program to the extent appropriate on the "Adopt-A-Beach" program conducted by the General Land Office.
(c)  The commission may accept gifts, grants, and in-kind donations from public and private entities for the implementation of the program.  The legislature may appropriate money to the commission to implement the program.
(d)  The commission may adopt rules reasonably necessary to implement the program.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.0195. Texas Music History Trail

Sec. 442.0195.  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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 442.019 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 21.001(23), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.020. Texas Treasure Awards

Sec. 442.020.  TEXAS TREASURE AWARDS.  (a)  The commission shall create the Texas Treasure Award program to honor businesses that have existed in this state providing employment and supporting the Texas economy for 50 years or more.
(b)  Any person may nominate a business that meets the criteria described by Subsection (a) to the commission for consideration to receive the award.
(c)  The commission shall establish separate levels of recognition for businesses that have existed in this state providing employment and supporting the Texas economy for at least 50 years, at least 75 years, at least 100 years, and at least 125 years.
(d)  The commission shall periodically select businesses to receive Texas Treasure Awards for the various levels of recognition as the commission considers appropriate considering the significance of the contribution of each business to this state.  The commission shall honor the recipient of a Texas Treasure Award by presenting the recipient with a suitable plaque that includes the business's level of recognition and other appropriate information.
(e)  The commission shall notify the state senator and state representative in whose districts a recipient's principal place of business in this state is located.  The commission, the recipient, and the state senator and state representative shall cooperate in determining whether the ceremony at which the plaque honoring the recipient will be presented will be held in the hall of the senate, in the hall of the house of representatives, in the municipality or general area in which the recipient's principal place of business in this state is located, or in another suitable location.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 850 (S.B. 920), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Renumbered from Government Code, Section 442.019 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(28), eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.021. El Camino Real De Los Tejas National Historic Trail

Sec. 442.021.  EL CAMINO REAL DE LOS TEJAS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL.  (a)  In cooperation with the National Park Service, the commission shall administer and coordinate the efforts of state and local public and private entities in this state regarding the preservation of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.
(b)  The commission shall develop educational and interpretative programs relating to El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.
(c)  The commission shall cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation to designate, interpret, and market the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail as a Texas historic highway.
(d)  To supplement revenue available for the purposes under Subsection (c), the commission and the Texas Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement.
(e)  A designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail as a Texas historic highway may not be construed as a designation under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.).
(f)  The Texas Department of Transportation is not required to design, construct, or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker.  Money received to cover the cost of the marker shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1316 (H.B. 3269), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 461 (S.B. 1831), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (H.B. 3421), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.022. Use of Technology

Sec. 442.022.  USE OF TECHNOLOGY.  The commission shall implement a policy requiring the commission to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the commission's ability to perform its functions.  The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the commission on the Internet.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.023. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Procedures

Sec. 442.023.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE PROCEDURES.  (a)  The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:
(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 for the adoption of commission rules; and
(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009 to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the commission's jurisdiction.
(b)  The commission's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.
(c)  The commission shall designate a trained person to:
(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);
(2)  serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and
(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the commission.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.024. Scenic Loop Road--Boerne Stage Road--Toutant Beauregard Road Historic Corridor

Sec. 442.024.  SCENIC LOOP ROAD--BOERNE STAGE ROAD--TOUTANT BEAUREGARD ROAD HISTORIC CORRIDOR.  (a)  The commission shall designate as a historic corridor the corridor that follows part of the Old Spanish Trail automobile highway in Bexar County and consists of four legs.  The first leg begins at State Highway 16 in Helotes and continues north on the Scenic Loop Road to the intersection of the Boerne Stage Road and the Toutant Beauregard Road.  The second leg begins at the Boerne Stage Road in Leon Springs and continues west to the intersection of the Scenic Loop Road and the Toutant Beauregard Road.  The third leg begins at the intersection of the Scenic Loop Road, the Boerne Stage Road, and the Toutant Beauregard Road and continues west on the Toutant Beauregard Road to the Kendall County line.  The fourth leg begins at the intersection of the Scenic Loop Road, the Boerne Stage Road, and the Toutant Beauregard Road and continues north on the Boerne Stage Road to the Kendall County line.
(b)  The historic corridor designated by the commission shall be known as the Scenic Loop Road--Boerne Stage Road--Toutant Beauregard Road Historic Corridor.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 1499), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.025. Texas Historic Roads and Highways Program

Sec. 442.025.  TEXAS HISTORIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission shall cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation to establish a program for the identification, designation, interpretation, and marketing of Texas historic roads and highways.
(b)  The designation of a road or highway under a program established under this section is not, and may not be considered to be, a designation under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.).
(c)  To supplement revenue available for the program, the commission and the Texas Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement for the program.
(d)  The Texas Department of Transportation is not required to construct or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of funds is made to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker.  Money received to cover the cost of a marker under this subsection shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 685 (H.B. 2642), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.026. Bankhead Highway as Texas Historic Highway

Sec. 442.026.  BANKHEAD HIGHWAY AS TEXAS HISTORIC HIGHWAY.  (a)  The commission shall cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation to identify, designate, interpret, and market the Bankhead Highway as a Texas historic highway, for the portion of the Bankhead Highway located in this state.
(b)  To supplement revenue available for the purposes under Subsection (a), the commission and the Texas Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement.
(c)  A designation of the Bankhead Highway as a Texas historic highway may not be construed as a designation under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.).
(d)  The Texas Department of Transportation is not required to design, construct, or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker.  Money received to cover the cost of the marker shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (H.B. 2644), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.027. State Highway 20 as Texas Historic Highway

Sec. 442.027.  STATE HIGHWAY 20 AS TEXAS HISTORIC HIGHWAY.  (a)  The commission shall cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation to designate, interpret, and market State Highway 20 as a Texas historic highway.
(b)  To supplement revenue available for the purposes under Subsection (a), the commission and the Texas Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement.
(c)  A designation of State Highway 20 as a Texas historic highway may not be construed as a designation under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.).
(d)  The Texas Department of Transportation is not required to design, construct, or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker.  Money received to cover the cost of the marker shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 1866), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.028. U

Sec. 442.028.  U.S. HIGHWAY 80 AS TEXAS HISTORIC HIGHWAY.  (a)  The commission shall cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation to designate, interpret, and market the portion of U.S. Highway 80 in Gregg and Upshur Counties as a Texas historic highway.
(b)  To supplement revenue available for the purposes under Subsection (a), the commission and the Texas Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement.
(c)  A designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 80 as a Texas historic highway may not be construed as a designation under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.).
(d)  The Texas Department of Transportation is not required to design, construct, or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker.  Money received to cover the cost of the marker shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 704 (H.B. 3070), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.029. Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

Sec. 442.029.  HISPANIC HERITAGE CENTER OF TEXAS.  The commission may:
(1)  assist the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas in establishing a facility to educate Texans regarding the contributions and historical significance of Hispanic persons to this state;
(2)  solicit and accept gifts, donations, and grants of money or property from any public or private source to be used for the purposes of this section; and
(3)  use money appropriated to the commission for the purposes of this section to assist the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas as described by Subdivision (1).
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 376 (H.B. 3211), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 442.028 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(23), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.030. Route 66 Historic Corridor

Sec. 442.030.  ROUTE 66 HISTORIC CORRIDOR.  (a)  The commission shall identify relevant segments of former U.S. Highway 66 located in this state that are still in use and designate those segments as a historic corridor.
(b)  The historic corridor designated by the commission shall be known as the Route 66 Historic Corridor.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (H.B. 978), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 442 - Texas Historical Commission › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 442.031. Don Juan De Onate Trail as Texas Historic Highway

Sec. 442.031.  DON JUAN DE ONATE TRAIL AS TEXAS HISTORIC HIGHWAY.  (a)  The commission shall cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation to designate, interpret, and market Westside Drive in El Paso County as the Don Juan de Onate Trail and a Texas historic highway.
(b)  To supplement revenue available for the purposes under Subsection (a), the commission and the Texas Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement.
(c)  A designation of Westside Drive in El Paso County as the Don Juan de Onate Trail and a Texas historic highway may not be construed as a designation under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.).
(d)  The Texas Department of Transportation is not required to design, construct, or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker.  Money received to cover the cost of the marker shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 445 (H.B. 3868), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 442.030 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(13), eff. September 1, 2017.