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TX HB5616
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program under the Texas Historical Commission to recognize presidential libraries as vital historical, educational, and tourism resources
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Supports three specific presidential libraries: the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Requires the program to market and promote the libraries to increase tourism and develop a mobile exhibit featuring artifacts, multimedia presentations, and educational materials for display in communities and schools
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Creates a dedicated funding account for gifts, grants, donations, and legislative appropriations to support program activities
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 103-35 and Senate 26-5 in May 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.
State Finances
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025