TX HB3183

Creates the Texas African American Heritage Commission as a nine-member body to identify, preserve, interpret, and promote sites reflecting Texas's African American heritage

Commission members appointed by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus (7 members), president of Texas Southern University (1 member), and president of Prairie View A&M University (1 member) to serve staggered six-year terms

Administratively attaches the commission to the Texas Historical Commission, which must provide support services and consult with the new commission on historical marker applications and projects related to African American heritage sites

Authorizes the commission to promote public awareness through programs and publications, support heritage education, catalog and assess heritage sites, provide technical assistance to local governments, and make recommendations on preservation policies

Establishes the Texas African American Heritage Commission Account in the general revenue fund and subjects the commission to the Texas Sunset Act with abolishment scheduled for September 1, 2037, unless continued