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TX HB5032

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Metcalf

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, working with the State Preservation Board and Texas Historical Commission, to designate a secure location in the Capitol Complex to display the Texas Constitution and Texas Declaration of Independence

  • Mandates development and publication of a display plan by December 1, 2027, with copies provided to relevant legislative committees; planning provisions expire September 1, 2031

  • Assigns care and custody of the "Victory or Death" letter (written by Lt. Col. William B. Travis on February 24, 1836) to the commission, with permanent display designated for the Alamo complex

  • Provides for temporary display of the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex alongside the Texas Constitution and Declaration of Independence until the Alamo display location is ready

  • Authorizes limited-period displays of these historical documents at historical events or sites, with costs covered by available funds, appropriations, or the Alamo complex account

Legislative Description

Relating to the display of certain historical state documents.

Historic Preservation & Museums

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development5/7/2025
Culture, Recreation & Tourism4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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