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TX HB738

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Historical Commission to establish a program to identify, renovate, restore, maintain, and preserve Rosenwald Schools structures and their contents located in Texas

  • Authorizes the commission to acquire property containing Rosenwald School structures and protect the historical and architectural integrity of the exteriors, interiors, and grounds

  • Permits restored Rosenwald School structures to be used as community learning centers

  • Allows the commission to accept gifts, grants, and in-kind donations from public and private entities, and authorizes the legislature to appropriate funds for the program

  • Directs the commission to first implement the program in the south central region of Texas, with an effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to creation by the Texas Historical Commission of a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.

Education

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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