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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.020. Pass Keys to Rooms in the Capitol

Sec. 443.020.  PASS KEYS TO ROOMS IN THE CAPITOL.  Any person who shall make or have made or keep in his possession a pass or master key to the rooms and apartments in the state capitol, unless authorized to do so, shall be fined not exceeding $100.
Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1960, ch. 773, Sec. 4.13.  Transferred from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 601b Sec. 4.13 and amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.021. State History Museum

Sec. 443.021.  STATE HISTORY MUSEUM.  The board is authorized to develop, construct, govern, and operate, from funds appropriated for that purpose, a state history museum to be located within the Capitol complex.  In this section, "Capitol complex" has the meaning assigned by Section 443.0071.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 12, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.022. Audits

Sec. 443.022.  AUDITS.  (a)  The transactions, funds, and programs of the board are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321.
(b)  The state auditor may review the performance of the management of the board by conducting an economy and efficiency audit under Section 321.0133 and an effectiveness audit under Section 321.0134.  The scope and frequency of such audits shall be determined in consultation with the legislative audit committee.
(c)  Expired.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.023. Purchase and Lease Requirements for Certain Expenditures

Sec. 443.023.  PURCHASE AND LEASE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES.  Subtitle D, Title 10, does not apply to a purchase or lease under this chapter.  The executive director, as appropriate, may approve in writing the purchase or lease of goods and services needed to repair or improve an area within the Capitol, Capitol extension, Capitol grounds, or General Land Office building, if the cost of the purchase or lease will not exceed $50,000. The executive director shall notify the board in writing of any expenditures in excess of $50,000 made under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 13, eff. May 21, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1462, Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.0231. Information Technologies

Sec. 443.0231.  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES.  Chapter 2054 does not apply to the board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1462, Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.024. Display of the Texas and United States Flags

Sec. 443.024.  DISPLAY OF THE TEXAS AND UNITED STATES FLAGS.  (a)  The flag of the State of Texas and the flag of the United States shall be flown on the same pole above the south door of the Capitol building.
(b)  The flag of the State of Texas alone shall be flown above the north door of the Capitol building.
(c)  In the event that the flags shall be flown at half staff, the flag of the United States alone shall be flown above the south door and the flag of the State of Texas alone shall be flown above the north door of the Capitol building.
(d)  On the occasion of the flying of the POW/MIA flag, the POW/MIA flag and the flag of the United States shall be flown above the south door of the Capitol building and the flag of the State of Texas alone shall be flown above the north door of the Capitol building.
(e)  The flag of the State of Texas and the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the Capitol building on the death of a member of the armed forces of the United States who was a resident of this state and who was killed in action. The flags shall be displayed at half-staff for one day following the date the person's family is notified of the person's death. The office of the governor shall notify the State Preservation Board of the days on which flags shall be flown at half-staff under this subsection.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 869, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 226 (H.B. 150), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.025. Woodlawn

Sec. 443.025.  WOODLAWN.  (a)  Title to the historic property Woodlawn, also commonly known as Pease Mansion and Shivers Mansion, located at No. 6 Niles Road in Austin, is in the name of the board.  The board may:
(1)  preserve, maintain, restore, and furnish the building;
(2)  preserve, maintain, and restore its contents and grounds;  and
(3)  otherwise provide for use of the building and grounds.
(b)  The board may set and collect a fee for the use of Woodlawn for special activities.  The board shall deposit money received under this subsection to the credit of the Capitol fund.
(c)  The board, after consulting with the Texas Historical Commission and with the approval of the Legislative Budget Board, may sell Woodlawn at its fair market value.  The General Land Office shall transact the sale on behalf of the board using procedures under Section 31.158(c), Natural Resources Code.  Proceeds from the transaction:
(1)  shall be deposited in the Capitol renewal account or its successor in function under Section 443.0103;  and
(2)  may be spent only for a purpose described by Section 443.0103.
(d)  In selling Woodlawn under Subsection (c), the board shall add to the deed of Woodlawn a provision that requires the purchaser to use the property in a manner that preserves the historical character of Woodlawn, including its buildings, facades, interior, and grounds.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 14, eff. May 21, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1078, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1462, Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.026. Tours

Sec. 443.026.  TOURS.  (a)  The board may provide for public tours of the Capitol and the other buildings and grounds under the jurisdiction of the board.
(b)  The board may provide for the transportation of visitors within the Capitol complex and between the buildings and grounds subject to the jurisdiction of the board.  In cooperation with other public and private authorities, the board may participate in providing for the transportation of visitors between the buildings and grounds subject to the jurisdiction of the board and other historic and cultural sites.
(c)  The board may set and collect a fee for transportation under this section.  The board shall deposit money received under this subsection to the credit of the Capitol fund.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 14, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.027. Publications and Publicity

Sec. 443.027.  PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICITY.  (a)  Publicity of the buildings, contents, and grounds subject to the jurisdiction of the board is essential to the board's statutory objectives.  For that purpose, the board may:
(1)  employ public relations personnel;  and
(2)  publish or contract for the publication of brochures, books, and periodicals intended for the general public that are promotional, informational, or educational.
(b)  The board may sell at prices set by the board publications printed under this section.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 14, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.028. Chapel

Sec. 443.028.  CHAPEL.  The board may establish and maintain a chapel in the Capitol.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 14, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.029. Governor's Mansion

Sec. 443.029.  GOVERNOR'S MANSION.  (a)  Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the board is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion and the protection of the historical and architectural integrity of the mansion's exterior, interior, and grounds.  This section does not limit the authority of the Texas Historical Commission under Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code.
(b)  Except for a change in or to the Pease bedroom, the Sam Houston bedroom, the hallway, or the stairwell, a nonstructural decorative change in or to the private living and guest quarters of the governor and the governor's family on the second floor of the Governor's Mansion does not require the prior approval of the board or the Texas Historical Commission.
(c)  The Texas Historical Commission 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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (S.B. 2307), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.0295. Governor's Mansion Renewal Trust Fund

Text of section effective until September 01, 2024
Sec. 443.0295.  GOVERNOR'S MANSION RENEWAL TRUST FUND.  (a)  The Governor's Mansion renewal trust fund is created as a trust fund outside the treasury with the comptroller and shall be administered by the board, as a trustee on behalf of the people of this state, to maintain and preserve the Governor's Mansion.  The fund consists of:
(1)  money transferred to the fund at the direction of the legislature; and
(2)  money donated to the board for the purposes of preserving and maintaining the Governor's Mansion.
(b)  Money in the fund may be used only for the purpose of performing major repairs to or preserving the Governor's Mansion, as determined by the board.
(c)  The interest received from investment of money in the fund shall be credited to the fund.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 401 (S.B. 201), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 25 (S.B. 1333), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 443 - State Preservation Board › Section 443.030. Support Organizations

Sec. 443.030.  SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS.  (a)  The board may establish, maintain, and participate in the operation of one or more organizations of persons whose purpose is to raise funds for or provide services or other benefits to the board.  The organization may be incorporated as a Texas nonprofit corporation.
(b)  The board shall contract with a nonprofit corporation formed to assist in the preservation, maintenance, and improvement of the Capitol and the Capitol grounds 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 to preserve, maintain, and improve the Capitol and the Capitol grounds.  The board may contract with a nonprofit corporation described by Subsection (a) or another nonprofit corporation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (S.B. 1338), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 94 (H.B. 1829), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.001. Commission

Sec. 444.001.  COMMISSION.  The Texas Commission on the Arts is an agency of the state.
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 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.002. Application of Sunset, Open Meetings, and Administrative Procedures Laws

Sec. 444.002.  APPLICATION OF SUNSET, OPEN MEETINGS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES LAWS.  (a)  The Texas Commission on the Arts is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the commission is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2029.
(b)  The commission is subject to the open meetings law, Chapter 551, and the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 17, Sec. 2.12, eff. Nov. 12, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(50), (83), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 2460), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1, eff. August 26, 2013.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1120 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
See Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 202), Sec. 5(e), for provisional temporary suspension of the residency requirement of Subsection (a) until September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.003. Composition; Terms

Sec. 444.003.  COMPOSITION; TERMS.  (a)  The commission is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.  The members must represent a diverse cross-section of the fields of the arts and be widely known for their professional competence and experience in connection with the arts.  At least two members must be residents of a county with a population of less than 50,000.  Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
(b)  A person may not be a member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse:
(1)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization receiving money from the commission;
(2)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization receiving money from the commission; or
(3) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the commission, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses.
(c)  Members of the commission serve staggered terms of six years.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 2460), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2, eff. August 26, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 202), Sec. 3, eff. August 26, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.004. Compensation

Sec. 444.004.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  A member of the commission is entitled to per diem as set by legislative appropriation for each day that the member engages in commission business.
(b)  A member is not entitled to other compensation for service on the commission but is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses in the performance of commission business in an amount not exceeding the amount authorized to be paid a member of the legislature for similar expenses.
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 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.005. Officers

Sec. 444.005.  OFFICERS.  The governor shall designate a member of the commission as the presiding officer of the commission to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.  The commission may elect from its members other officers.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.007. Responsibilities of Commission, Executive Director and Staff

Sec. 444.007.  RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF.  (a)  The commission may employ an executive director.  The executive director shall hire the staff of the commission.
(b)  The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the commission.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.008. Meetings

Sec. 444.008.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The commission may meet at the times and places within the state that the commission designates.
(b)  The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commission.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.009. Rules

Sec. 444.009.  RULES.  The commission may adopt rules to govern itself, its officers, and its committees and may prescribe the duties of its officers, consultants, and employees.
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 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.010. Employment Practices

Sec. 444.010.  EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the commission.  The program must require intra-agency posting of all positions concurrently with any public posting.
(b)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations that are based on documented employee performance.  All merit pay for commission employees must be based on the system established under this section.
(c)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to assure implementation of a program of equal employment opportunity under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.  The policy statement must include:
(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, appointment, training, and promotion of personnel that are in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 21, Labor Code;
(2)  a comprehensive analysis of the commission's work force that meets federal and state guidelines;
(3)  procedures by which a determination can be made about the extent of underuse in the commission work force of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance;  and
(4)  reasonable methods to address those areas of underuse appropriately.
(d)  A policy statement prepared under Subsection (c) must cover an annual period, be updated annually and reviewed by the Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (c)(1), and be filed with the governor's office.
(e)  The governor's office shall deliver a biennial report to the legislature based on the information received under Subsection (d).  The report may be made separately or as a part of other biennial reports made to the legislature.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.011. Standards of Conduct

Sec. 444.011.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the commission and to commission employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their qualification for office or employment under this chapter and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.012. Complaints

Sec. 444.012.  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.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 2460), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.013. Accessibility

Sec. 444.013.  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. 108, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.014. Training

Sec. 444.014.  TRAINING.  (a)  The commission shall establish a training program for commission members.
(b)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.
(c)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:
(1)  the legislation that created the commission; its programs, functions, rules, and budget;
(2)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the commission;
(3)  the requirements of laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and conflict of interest; and
(4)   any applicable ethics policies adopted by the commission or the Texas Ethics Commission.
(d)  A person appointed to the commission is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 2460), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.015. Use of Technology

Sec. 444.015.  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. 1232 (H.B. 2460), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration › Section 444.016. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

Sec. 444.016.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY.  (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. 1232 (H.B. 2460), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.021. General Duties

Sec. 444.021.  GENERAL DUTIES.  (a)  The commission shall:
(1)  foster the development of a receptive climate for the arts that will culturally enrich and benefit state citizens in their daily lives;
(2)  make visits and vacations to the state more appealing to the world;
(3)  attract, through appropriate programs of publicity and education, additional outstanding artists to become state residents;
(4)  direct activities such as the sponsorship of lectures and exhibitions and the central compilation and dissemination of information on the progress of the arts in the state;
(5)  provide advice to the comptroller, Texas Historical Commission, Texas State Library, Texas Tourist Development Agency, Texas Department of Transportation, and other state agencies to provide a concentrated state effort in encouraging and developing an appreciation for the arts in the state;
(6)  provide advice relating to the creation, acquisition, construction, erection, or remodeling by the state of a work of art; and
(7)  provide advice, on request of the governor, relating to the artistic character of buildings constructed, erected, or remodeled by the state.
(b)  The commission shall not knowingly foster, encourage, promote, or fund any project which includes obscene material as defined in Section 43.21, Penal Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.48, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.022. Gathering of Information

Sec. 444.022.  GATHERING OF INFORMATION.  The commission may conduct research, investigations, and inquiries necessary to inform the commission of the development of the arts in the state.
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 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.023. Committees; Consultants

Sec. 444.023.  COMMITTEES;  CONSULTANTS.  (a)  The commission may appoint committees from its membership and prescribe their duties.
(b)  The commission may appoint consultants to the commission.  In appointing consultants, the commission shall attempt to achieve representation from each geographic area of the state and from the various racial and ethnic groups present in the state.
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 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.024. Grants

Sec. 444.024.  GRANTS.  (a)  The commission may award grants in accordance with the commission's mission to advance the state economically and culturally by investing in the arts in this state.
(a-1)  An applicant for a grant of money from the commission shall specify in the grant application a minimum and maximum amount of money requested.
(b)  Before making a grant of money, the commission shall submit the grant application to a panel of commission consultants for its recommendations.  The panel shall include in its recommendations its determination of the reasonableness of the proposed amounts of funding.
(c)  The commission by rule shall adopt equitable procedures for the distribution of grants to recipients who reflect the geographical, cultural, and ethnic diversity of the state's population.
(d)  The commission shall adopt rules to govern the review, approval, and oversight of special initiative grants.  The rules must provide for:
(1)  commission approval of special initiative grants, including expedited approval of the grants in limited circumstances for cases requiring immediate action;
(2)  criteria to be used in reviewing and evaluating special initiative grant applications; and
(3)  procedures to be used in determining the amounts of the special initiative grants.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 2460), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 202), Sec. 4, eff. August 26, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.027. Texas Commission on the Arts Operating Fund

Sec. 444.027.  TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS OPERATING FUND.  (a)  The Texas Commission on the Arts operating fund is a special fund in the state treasury.
(b)  Money deposited to the credit of the operating fund may be appropriated only to carry out the commission's powers and duties under this chapter and for necessary administrative costs incurred by the commission under this chapter.
(c)  The operating fund is exempt from the application of Sections 403.095 and 404.071.  Interest received from investments of money in the operating fund shall be allocated monthly by the comptroller to the operating fund.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 8.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.029. Expenditures for Fine Arts Projects on Certain Public Construction Projects

Sec. 444.029.  EXPENDITURES FOR FINE ARTS PROJECTS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.  (a)  Any using agency exempt from Chapter 2166 under Section 2166.003 and any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state undertaking a public construction project estimated to cost more than $250,000 may specify that a percentage not to exceed one percent of the cost of the construction project shall be used for fine arts projects at or near the site of the construction project.
(b)  The using agency or the governing body of a political subdivision may consult and cooperate with the commission for advice in determining how to use the portion of the cost set aside for fine arts purposes.
(c)  The commission shall place emphasis on works by living Texas artists whenever feasible and, when consulting with the governing body of a political subdivision, shall place emphasis on works by artists who reside in or near the political subdivision.  Consideration shall be given to artists of all ethnic origins.
(d)  In this section, "construction," "cost of a project," "project," and "using agency" have the meanings assigned by Section 2166.001.
Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1908, ch. 773, Sec. 5.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 2.20, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 601b, Sec. 5.19 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.030. Memoranda of Understanding With Other State Agencies

Sec. 444.030.  MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  The commission shall initiate negotiations for and enter into a memorandum of understanding with each state agency involved in the arts to cooperate in program planning and budgeting.
(b)  The commission shall enter into an agreement as required by Subsection (a) with the:
(1)  Central Education Agency regarding the arts in education program in the public schools;
(2)  Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the governor's office regarding work with the state's music and film industries;  and
(3)  Texas Department of Commerce, Texas Department of Transportation, and Parks and Wildlife Department regarding state tourism promotion efforts.
(c)  Each agency listed in Subsection (b) may enter into memoranda of understanding in areas other than those listed for the respective agency.
(d)  A memorandum of understanding between the commission and another state agency must be adopted by the governing bodies of the commission and the other state agency.
(e)  After a memorandum of understanding is adopted, the commission shall publish the memorandum of understanding in the Texas Register.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 444.029 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(38), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.031. Cultural and Fine Arts District Program

Sec. 444.031.  CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS DISTRICT PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission shall develop a cultural and fine arts district program to designate districts that significantly contribute to the culture and fine arts of this state.
(b)  The commission shall develop:
(1)  eligibility criteria for a designation under this section; and
(2)  procedures to administer the program created under this section.
(c)  A designated district or, if necessary to comply with federal eligibility requirements, a municipality or county in which a designated district is located on behalf of the district may apply for state incentives, funding, grants, and loans from state agencies, including the:
(1)  Department of Agriculture;
(2)  Texas Department of Transportation; and
(3)  office of the governor.
(d)  The commission shall assist designated districts, municipalities, and counties in applying under Subsection (c).
(e)  The commission may amend the boundaries of a designated district to include private sector development.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 219 (H.B. 2208), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (H.B. 2718), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding › Section 444.032. Texas Music Project

Sec. 444.032.  TEXAS MUSIC PROJECT.  (a)  The commission shall develop and implement a Texas music compact disc project under which the commission shall create, promote, and distribute a series of compact discs that feature the work of established and emerging music artists of this state.
(b)  The commission shall seek donations of time, talent, and property from music artists and other persons to help facilitate the project.
(c)  All proceeds from the sale of compact discs under the project shall be deposited in the Texas Commission on the Arts operating fund under Section 444.027.
(d)  In accordance with this chapter and commission policy, the commission shall use part of the interest earned on the proceeds of the project to fund grants of money that promote music education through the commission's arts education grant program.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 686, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 666 (H.B. 2242), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.001. Museum

Sec. 445.001.  MUSEUM.  (a)  The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is established for the purpose of educating and engaging visitors in the exciting and unique story of Texas and displaying objects and information relating to the history of Texas.
(b)  The museum shall provide exhibits, programs, and activities that support the education of public school students in the essential knowledge and skills developed and adopted under Chapter 28, Education Code.
(c)  The museum is not subject to the provisions of Section 2165.005.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.002. Governance

Sec. 445.002.  GOVERNANCE.  (a)  The State Preservation Board shall govern and provide for the operation of the museum.
(b)  Except to the extent of conflict with this chapter, the board and the executive director of the board have the same powers and duties in relation to the museum that they have in regard to other facilities and programs under Chapter 443.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1462, Sec. 10, eff. June 17, 2001.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1462, Sec. 10, eff. June 17, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.003. Vending Facilities

Sec. 445.003.  VENDING FACILITIES.  (a)  In addition to exhibits and theaters, the museum may operate:
(1)  a gift shop;
(2)  food services, including one or more restaurants, cafeterias, and vending machines;
(3)  pay station telephones;
(4)  automated teller machines (ATMs);  and
(5)  other services and facilities convenient or necessary for visitors to the museum.
(b)  Chapter 94, Human Resources Code, does not apply to vending facilities operated by or approved for operation in the museum.
(c)  The museum may provide for the public sale, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on property owned or controlled by the museum.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 243 (H.B. 4964), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.004. Theaters; Films and Other Products

Sec. 445.004.  THEATERS;  FILMS AND OTHER PRODUCTS.  (a)  The museum may operate one or more film theaters, including a large-format theater.
(b)  In addition to films connected with Texas history, the museum may exhibit commercially produced entertainment films in museum theaters.
(c)  The museum may develop and produce films and other products and may retain royalties or otherwise receive revenue from the production, distribution, exhibition, or sale of those films or products.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.005. Marketing and Public Relations

Sec. 445.005.  MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.  Marketing and publicity of the museum's exhibits, programs, and activities is essential to the museum's statutory objectives.  For that purpose, the museum may:
(1)  employ public relations personnel;
(2)  publish brochures, books, and periodicals intended for the general public that are promotional, informational, or educational;  and
(3)  advertise the museum in any available media.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.006. Tours; Parking and Transportation

Sec. 445.006.  TOURS;  PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION.  The museum may provide parking for visitors and, in cooperation with other public and private authorities, may participate in providing for tour transportation of visitors between other historical and cultural sites.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.007. Private Events

Sec. 445.007.  PRIVATE EVENTS.  (a)  The museum may rent all or part of the museum facility at various times for private events.  The museum may restrict public access to that part of the facility rented for a private event.
(b)  The museum may provide for the sale, gift, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages at a private event held in the facility.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.008. Insurance

Sec. 445.008.  INSURANCE.  The museum may purchase insurance policies to insure the museum buildings and contents and other personal property against any insurable risk, including insurance covering historical artifacts, art, or other items on loan to the museum.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.009. Contracts

Sec. 445.009.  CONTRACTS.  The museum may contract with public or private entities to the extent necessary or convenient to the operation of the museum's exhibits, programs, activities, and facilities, including contracts for the acquisition by purchase or loan of items for exhibition.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.010. Program and Facility Accessibility

Sec. 445.010.  PROGRAM AND FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY.  The museum shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility.  The museum shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English can be provided reasonable access to the museum's programs and services.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.