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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to a program to designate historic roads and highways in |
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this state. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter H, Chapter 201, Transportation Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 201.621 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 201.621. TEXAS HISTORIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS PROGRAM. |
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(a) The department shall cooperate with the Texas Historical |
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Commission to establish a program for the identification, |
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designation, interpretation, and marketing of Texas historic roads |
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and highways. |
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(b) To supplement revenue available for the program, the |
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department and the Texas Historical Commission may pursue federal |
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funds dedicated to highway enhancement for the project. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |