Texas 89th Legislature
Historic Preservation & Museums
5 bills (63%) have bipartisan support.
Historic Preservation & Museums Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (8)
Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.
Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the authority of an owner of property that qualifies for an exemption as a historic or archeological site to protest the allocation of the appraised value of the property between the land and the improvements to the land.
Relating to the authority of an owner of property that qualifies for an exemption as a historic or archeological site to protest the allocation of the appraised value of the property between the land and the improvements to the land.
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.
Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.
Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.
Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.
Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on historic preservation & museums passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to historic preservation & museums. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of historic preservation & museums policy in Texas.
- Did historic preservation & museums bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Historic Preservation & Museums legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 House bills and 3 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most historic preservation & museums bills?
- The leading authors of historic preservation & museums legislation include Rep. Cody Harris (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Donna Campbell (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Donna Howard (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on historic preservation & museums issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for historic preservation & museums legislation?
- Among the 8 historic preservation & museums bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to historic preservation & museums in Texas law?
- Historic Preservation & Museums legislation frequently overlaps with Historical Commission, Texas, State Finances, State Finances--management & Control. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for historic preservation & museums legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 8 historic preservation & museums bills (63%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on historic preservation & museums policy.
- When do Texas historic preservation & museums laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some historic preservation & museums bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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