Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 441.205. ONLINE ACCESS TO CULTURAL RESOURCES. The commission may: (1) encourage Texas institutions, including libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and governmental entities, to develop ways to provide Internet access to digitized cultural resources; and (2) pr…

Sec. 441.221. DEFINITION. In this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (2) "Institution of higher education" includes: (A) an institution of higher education and a private or independent institution of higher education, as those term…

Sec. 441.222. CREATION OF CONSORTIUM. The commission shall establish and maintain the TexShare consortium as a resource-sharing consortium operated as a program within the commission for libraries at institutions of higher education and for public libraries, libraries of nonprofi…

Sec. 441.223. FINDINGS; PURPOSE AND METHODS. The legislature finds that it is necessary to assist libraries across the state to promote the public good by achieving the following public purposes through the following methods: (1) to promote the future well-being of the citizenry,…

Sec. 441.224. MEMBERSHIP; FEES. (a) Membership in the consortium is open to all institutions of higher education, all public libraries that are members of the state library system, and all libraries of nonprofit corporations. The commission, by rule, may also admit other types of…

Sec. 441.225. ADMINISTRATION; RULES. (a) The director and librarian administers the consortium. The director and librarian shall employ a staff that is sufficient in number, education, and experience to achieve the purposes of the consortium. (b) The commission may adopt rules to…

Sec. 441.226. ADVISORY BOARD. (a) The commission shall appoint an advisory board to advise the commission on matters relating to the consortium. Composition of the board must be representative of the various types of libraries comprising the membership. At least two members must …

Sec. 441.227. ROLE AND SCOPE OF CONSORTIUM. The consortium shall engage in activities designed to facilitate library resource sharing. These activities must include providing electronic networks, shared databases, and other infrastructure necessary to enable the libraries in the …

Sec. 441.228. ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF GIFTS OR GRANTS. In addition to state appropriations, the commission may accept from any public or private source gifts or grants of money, property, or services, and spend or use the money, property, or services, under rules established by the…

Sec. 441.229. GROUP PURCHASING AGREEMENTS. (a) For the purposes of administering this subchapter, the commission may enter into group purchasing agreements on behalf of the consortium under which materials or services may be obtained at discount rates by two or more libraries if …

Sec. 441.230. GRANTS TO MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONS. To achieve the purposes of this subchapter, the commission may grant money to consortium members. The commission shall ensure that the commission or institutions in the consortium receive benefits that are sufficient to constitute …

Sec. 441.241. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Board" means the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board. (2) "Commission" means the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (3) "Director and librarian" means the executive and administrative officer of the commission. (4)…

Sec. 441.242. TEXAS HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD. (a) The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board is established to serve as the central advisory body for historical records planning and projects funded by the national commission that are developed and implemented in this st…

Sec. 441.243. COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD. (a) The board is composed of: (1) the state archivist, who shall be appointed as the historical records coordinator by the governor; (2) two public members, appointed by the governor; and (3) six members, appointed by the director and libra…

Sec. 441.244. TERMS. (a) The historical records coordinator serves a four-year term. (b) The two public members appointed by the governor serve staggered terms of three years with the terms of the members expiring on February 1 of different years. (c) The six members appointed by…

Sec. 441.245. COMPENSATION. A member of the board is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement from board funds for the travel expenses incurred by the member while conducting the business of the board, as provided in the General Appropriations Act. Added by A…

Sec. 441.246. VACANCY. A vacancy on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 872, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Renumbered from Sec. 441.206 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(41), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 442.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Historic courthouse" means a county courthouse that is at least 50 years old. The term includes a structure that: (A) previously functioned as the official county courthouse of the county in which it is located; and (B) is owned by…

Sec. 442.002. COMMISSION; MEMBERS; SUNSET ACT. (a) The Texas Historical Commission is an agency of the state. (b) The commission is composed of 15 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. One member must have expertise in archeology, preferably…

Sec. 442.0021. COMMISSION MEMBERS: TRAINING. (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program that…

Sec. 442.0022. COMMISSION MEMBERS: CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profes…

Sec. 442.0023. COMMISSION MEMBERS: GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission if a member: (1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by Sections 442.002(b) and (e); (2) does not maintain during service on the commission …

Sec. 442.003. PURPOSE OF COMMISSION. The commission shall provide leadership and coordinate services in the field of archeological and historic preservation. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 30,…

Sec. 442.004. PERSONNEL. (a) The commission shall employ an executive director. (b) A person employed as executive director must: (1) be a citizen of this state; (2) have ability in organization, administration, and coordination of organizational work; and (3) have particular qua…

Sec. 442.0045. DELEGATION OF CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commission by order or rule may delegate to the executive director the authority to perform the duties or exercise the powers of the commission under this chapter or other law, i…

Sec. 442.0046. AUTHORITY OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER CERTAIN CONTRACTS. (a) The executive director may negotiate with and award a contract for goods or services to any qualified vendor if the executive director: (1) solicits bids for the goods or services through a competitive…

Sec. 442.005. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION. (a) The commission shall furnish leadership, coordination, and services to county historical commissions, historical societies, and the organizations, agencies, institutions, museums, and individuals of this state interested …

Sec. 442.0051. FEES. The commission by rule may establish reasonable fees for commission purposes under this chapter, including an admission fee appropriate to a historic site under its jurisdiction. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2…

Sec. 442.0052. VOLUNTEER SERVICES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commission may use the services of volunteers to help carry out the duties and responsibilities of the commission. (b) A volunteer may not enforce this code. (c) The executive director may waive entr…

Sec. 442.0053. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN STATE HISTORIC SITES SYSTEM. (a) The commission by rule shall adopt criteria for determining the eligibility of real property for inclusion in the historic sites system. (b) The commission may acquire by purcha…

Sec. 442.0054. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION. (a) The name and address and a telephone, social security, driver's license, bank account, credit card, or charge card number of a person who purchases customer products, licenses, or services from the commission may not…

Sec. 442.0056. ACQUISITION OF HISTORIC SITES. (a) The commission may acquire by purchase, gift, or other manner historic sites: (1) where events occurred that represent an important aspect of the cultural, political, economic, military, or social history of the nation or state; (…

Sec. 442.0057. SOLICITATION, RECEIPT, AND TRANSFER OF LAND. (a) The commission may solicit and receive donations of land for public purposes and may refuse donations of land not acceptable for public purposes. (b) If title to a site has vested in the commission and if ownership o…

Sec. 442.0058. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF LAND. (a) The executive director with the approval of the commission may execute a deed exchanging real property or an interest in real property either as all or partial consideration for other real property or interest in real property. The exe…

Sec. 442.0059. EMPLOYEE FUND-RAISING. (a) This section applies only to the solicitation or receipt of a gift, including money, that has a value of $500 or more. (b) The commission by rule shall adopt policies to govern fund-raising activities by commission employees on behalf of …

Sec. 442.006. STATE HISTORICAL MARKER PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall give direction and coordination to the state historical marker program. (b) The commission shall: (1) develop statewide themes for the program related to the commission's preservation goals for the state; (2)…

Sec. 442.0061. STATE HISTORICAL MARKER PROGRAM TO HONOR AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGISLATORS. (a) The commission shall establish and administer a state historical marker program to honor African Americans who served in the Texas Legislature between 1870 and 1875, during the 12th, 13th, o…

Sec. 442.0062. PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF OFFICIAL TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKERS. (a) In this section: (1) "Official Texas historical marker" means a marker, medallion, monument, or plaque awarded, approved, or administered by the commission, including: (A) centennial mo…

Sec. 442.0065. GUIDE TO HISTORICAL MARKERS. (a) In this section, "department" means the Texas Department of Transportation. (b) The department, in consultation with the commission, shall publish a guide to historical markers along roadways in this state that includes: (1) a listi…

Sec. 442.007. STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL PROGRAM. (a) The commission, through the state archeologist, shall direct the state archeological program. (b) The program must include: (1) a continuing inventory of nonrenewable archeological resources; (2) evaluation of known sites through tes…

Sec. 442.0071. DUTIES REGARDING GOVERNOR'S MANSION. (a) The commission shall approve construction plans and monitor the work on the Governor's Mansion to ensure compliance with Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code, to ensure the historical and architectural integrity of the mansio…

Sec. 442.0072. PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GETHSEMANE CHURCH AND CARRINGTON-COVERT HOUSE. (a) In this section: (1) The Gethsemane Church includes the adjoining grounds of the church. (2) The Carrington-Covert House includes the adjoining grounds of the house. (b) The State of…

Sec. 442.0073. PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN STATE BUILDINGS. (a) The commission shall preserve, maintain, and restore Luther Hall, the Elrose Building, and the Christianson-Leberman Building, their contents, and their grounds. (b) For purposes of this section, Luther H…

Sec. 442.0074. PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF REPUBLIC OF TEXAS GRANITE BOUNDARY MARKER. (a) In this section, "boundary marker" means the granite marker designating the former international boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United States, originally pl…

Sec. 442.008. COUNTY COURTHOUSES. (a) A county may not demolish, sell, lease, or damage the historical or architectural integrity of any building that serves or has served as a county courthouse without notifying the commission of the intended action at least six months before th…

Sec. 442.0081. HISTORIC COURTHOUSE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS; GRANTS AND LOANS. (a) The commission shall administer a historic courthouse preservation program. (b) A county or municipality that owns a historic courthouse may apply to the commission for a grant or loan…