79R9123 MTB-F

By:  Deuell                                                       S.B. No. 1100



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical 
heritage of this state.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Chapter 485, Government Code, is amended by 
adding Section 485.008 to read as follows:
	Sec. 485.008.  TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY TOUR.  (a)  If funds are 
available, the office shall develop a Texas Music History Tour 
program to promote and preserve Texas music history.
	(b)  The program, at a minimum, shall include:                          
		(1)  designation of locations or organizations that are 
historically significant to this state's musical heritage;
		(2)  adoption of an icon, symbol, or other identifying 
device to represent a designation under this section;
		(3)  the use of the icon, symbol, or other identifying 
device in promoting tourism around this state by the office and at 
locations and by organizations designated under this section; and
		(4)  the development of itineraries and maps to guide 
tourists to locations or organizations designated under this 
section.
	(c)  The office shall adopt:                                            
		(1)  eligibility criteria for a designation under this 
section; and  
		(2)  procedures to administer the program created under 
this section.
	(d)  The office shall enter into a memorandum of 
understanding with the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Texas 
Historical Commission, and the Texas Department of Transportation 
to implement this section.
	(e)  The office may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and 
other donations from any source to implement this section.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.