79R8259 MTB-D
By: Phillips H.B. No. 2208
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the creation of a cultural and fine arts district
program by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 444, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 444.031 to read as follows:
Sec. 444.031. CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS DISTRICT PROGRAM. (a)
The commission shall develop a cultural and fine arts district
program to designate districts that significantly contribute to the
culture and fine arts of this state.
(b) The commission shall develop:
(1) eligibility criteria for a designation under this
section; and
(2) procedures to administer the program created under
this section.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.