TX HB4187

Authorizes the Texas Historical Commission (THC) executive director to negotiate and award contracts to qualified vendors without re-soliciting bids when competitive bidding fails to produce responsive bids, provided written justification is documented

Establishes that all official Texas historical markers (including centennial monuments from the 1930s, 1950s-60s commemorative monuments, and markers installed since 1953) are state property under THC jurisdiction for preservation, maintenance, and repair

Creates a new statutory framework for affiliated nonprofit organizations (including the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission) to raise funds, collect fees, operate gift shops, and support historic sites while requiring annual independent audits and prohibiting lobbying with state money

Expands the list of historic sites under THC jurisdiction from 26 to 40 sites, adding locations such as Bush Family Home, French Legation, San Jacinto Battleground, Goodnight Ranch, and Fort Martin Scott

Establishes the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation as the designated nonprofit entity responsible for supporting operations at Washington-on-the-Brazos, Fanthorp Inn, Barrington Living History Farm, and Star of the Republic Museum state historic sites