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.