88R16348 LRM-D
By: Gervin-Hawkins H.B. No. 4752
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study conducted by the Texas Historical Commission
regarding the repair and renovation of Rosenwald school structures
located in the south central region of this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY. (a) In this Act, "commission" means the
Texas Historical Commission.
(b) The commission shall conduct a study to assess the
funding needed to repair and renovate Rosenwald school structures
in the south central region of this state. The study must:
(1) include an inventory of Rosenwald school
structures and a determination of the condition of each structure;
(2) based on the inventory under Subdivision (1) of
this section, assess the need for funding for repair and renovation
of the Rosenwald school structures;
(3) develop a financial plan for repair and renovation
of the Rosenwald school structures, including options for funding
through state appropriations and other sources; and
(4) examine the feasibility of using the Rosenwald
school structures as community learning centers.
(c) In conducting the study under this section, the
commission shall consult with:
(1) Prairie View A&M University; and
(2) counties and municipalities in which Rosenwald
school structures are located.
SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than September 1, 2024, the
commission shall prepare and submit to the legislature a written
report summarizing the results of the study. The report must
include:
(1) recommendations for legislative or other action;
and
(2) any other matters the Texas Historical Commission
considers appropriate.
SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires December 1, 2024.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2023.