TX HB1397

The State Preservation Board assumes responsibility for the care, custody, and display of the "Victory or Death" letter written by Lt. Col. William B. Travis on February 24, 1836, along with the Texas Constitution and Texas Declaration of Independence

The Victory or Death letter must be transferred to and displayed at the Alamo complex once the Texas Historical Commission determines the transfer and display are safe and appropriate

Until the Alamo location is ready, the letter must be displayed at the Capitol Complex alongside the Texas Constitution and Texas Declaration of Independence

The board must develop and publish a display plan by December 1, 2027, and provide copies to relevant legislative committees; these planning requirements expire September 1, 2031

Limited temporary display of these documents at museums, historical events, or historical sites may be authorized, with all display costs paid by the State Preservation Board