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House Bill 1422 |
House Author: Paddie |
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Effective: See below |
Senate Sponsor: Buckingham |
House Bill 1422 amends the Government Code, Parks and Wildlife Code, and Tax Code to continue the Texas Historical Commission until September 1, 2031. The bill, among other provisions, provides for the commission's administration of the Texas Heritage Trails Program, reallocates the amounts of the sporting goods tax credited to the Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the commission, and provides for the deaccessioning and sale of a state agency's qualifying archaeological, architectural, archival, decorative, or fine arts collection. The bill transfers certain historical sites from TPWD to the commission, effective August 26, 2019. Implementation of a provision of this bill by the commission is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose. Except as otherwise provided, the bill takes effect September 1, 2019.