Bill Text: TX HB5155 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Bill 5155

Introduced

Bill Title: Relating to creating a program to designate historic sites in this state.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-03-24 - Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism [HB5155 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB5155-Introduced.html



	By: Toth	H.B. No. 5155



	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
	AN ACT
	relating to creating a program to designate historic sites in this
	state.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 442, Government Code, is
	amended by adding Section 442.0089 to read as follows:
	Sec. 442.0089. HISTORIC SITES PROGRAM. (a) The county
	shall identify sites in this state that are historically
	significant to this state because significant events occurred at
	the site that shaped the history of this state.
	(b) The commission may designate or encourage the
	designation of sites identified under Subsection (a) through
	existing history programs, including:
	(1) local community landmark programs;
	(2) the state historical marker program under Section
	442.006;
	(3) the state register of historic places under
	Section 442.0085;
	(4) the National Register of Historic Places;
	(5) the National Historic Landmarks program;
	(6) the World Heritage List; and
	(7) other appropriate programs.
	(c) 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.
	(d) The commission may seek assistance from other state and
	local governmental entities in carrying out the commission's duties
	under this section.
	(e) 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.
	SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.