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TX SB519
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mayes Middleton
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AI Summary
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Creates a Texas History Grant Program administered by the Texas Historical Commission to promote educational engagement with state history
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Grants awarded annually to nonprofit entities that host statewide Texas history competitions for school-aged students and publish Texas history works written by students or faculty members
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Requires the Commission to establish application procedures, enter into contracts with performance requirements for grant recipients, and monitor compliance
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Allows the Commission to accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources in addition to legislative appropriations to fund the program
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Application procedures must be established by October 1, 2025; effective immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history.
State Finances
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025