By: Hughes S.B. No. 907
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the preservation and improvement of the Republic of
Texas Granite Boundary Marker.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 442, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 442.078 to read as follows:
Sec. 442.078. REPUBLIC OF TEXAS GRANITE BOUNDARY MARKER. (a)
In this section, the "Republic of Texas Granite Boundary Marker"
means the granite marker originally placed in 1841 to mark the
international boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United
States, located at or about 32°2'3"N, 94°2'35"W.
(b) The commission shall:
(1) design and build facilities sufficient to
accommodate visitors and protect, preserve, and display the
Republic of Texas Granite Boundary Marker;
(2) develop and display historical and educational
information and exhibits at the site to educate the public on the
history of the marker and the region;
(3) cooperate with the federal government as necessary
to facilitate the powers and responsibilities granted in this
section; and
(4) take other action as necessary to preserve,
maintain in a state of suitable repair, restore, and develop the
Republic of Texas Granite Boundary Marker and the grounds
immediately surrounding the marker, in the manner determined by the
commission, for the beautification and cultural enhancement of the
property as a significant Texas historical site.
(c) Any power or duty related to the Republic of Texas
Granite Boundary Marker formerly vested in another state agency or
entity is vested solely in the commission.
(d) The commission shall spend the money the legislature
appropriates for purposes of this section to accomplish those
purposes.
(e) The commission may 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.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.