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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

Senate Bill 1928

Senate Author:  Ellis et al.

Effective:  9-1-11

House Sponsor:  Allen

            Senate Bill 1928 amends the Government Code to require the State Preservation Board to establish an African American Texans memorial monument on the State Capitol grounds that pays tribute to the contributions of African Americans to the State of Texas.  The bill repeals the statutory provisions that create the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission and require the commission to establish the Juneteenth memorial monument.