Title NR, Natural Resources Code

Sec. 31.450. FINDINGS; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. (a) The legislature finds that: (1) the Alamo has played an important role in the history of this state and continues to be a symbol of liberty and freedom for this state; (2) this state wants to honor the individuals whose live…

Sec. 31.451. PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALAMO. (a) The Alamo complex is under the jurisdiction of the land office. The land office is responsible for the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo complex and its contents and the protection of the historical and…

Sec. 31.452. ASSISTANCE FROM STATE PRESERVATION BOARD. The land office may consult with the State Preservation Board in the performance of duties under this subchapter. On request of the land office, the State Preservation Board shall assist the land office with the land office's…

Sec. 31.453. AGREEMENT WITH DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS. (a) The land office shall enter into an agreement with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for the management, operation, and financial support of the Alamo complex. (b) The agreement at a minimum must: (1) detail…

Sec. 31.454. THE ALAMO COMPLEX ACCOUNT. (a) The Alamo complex account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. (b) The account consists of: (1) transfers made to the account; (2) fees and other revenue from operation of the Alamo complex; (3) grants, donations, and bequ…

Sec. 31.455. ALAMO PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD. (a) The land office may establish an Alamo Preservation Advisory Board to provide advice, proposals, and recommendations to: (1) promote the development of a world-class site to educate visitors on the history and importance of the …

Sec. 31.501. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "hike and bike trail" means a trail designed for the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicyclists. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 652 (H.B. 4230), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025. For expiration of this section, see Subsection …

Sec. 31.5011. ESTABLISHMENT OF BICENTENNIAL TRAIL. (a) The land office shall coordinate the establishment of a hike and bike trail network for the purposes described by Section 31.502, with connections as described by that section, to be known as the Bicentennial Trail. (b) The l…

Sec. 31.502. BICENTENNIAL TRAIL PURPOSES. The Bicentennial Trail is established as a network of hike and bike trails to connect the Alamo to the State Capitol and to include hike and bike trail connections to Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Spri…

Sec. 31.503. USE OF BICENTENNIAL TRAIL PROPERTY. Real property acquired by this state for the Bicentennial Trail may be used only for the purposes of the Bicentennial Trail. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 652 (H.B. 4230), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 31.504. BICENTENNIAL TRAIL MAINTENANCE. The Parks and Wildlife Department shall maintain any real property it acquires for the Bicentennial Trail. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 652 (H.B. 4230), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.