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TX HB4103

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Shofner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Texas Historical Commission to contract with the municipality of Nacogdoches to assume operation and administration of the Eyes of Father Margil State Historic Site and Trail

  • Requires contracts to include provisions for expanding, renovating, managing, and maintaining the site, including construction of a visitor center, as well as preserving artifacts and employing necessary staff

  • Creates the Eyes of Father Margil State Historic Site and Trail fund as a fund outside the state treasury, funded by admissions revenue, gift shop sales, and donations

  • Allows fund money to be spent without legislative appropriation for administering, operating, preserving, repairing, expanding, or maintaining the historic site

  • Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met

Legislative Description

Relating to operation and management of the Eyes of Father Margil State Historic Site and Trail by the Texas Historical Commission.

State Finances

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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