H.B. No. 2079
 
 
 
 
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.  Subchapter A, Chapter 442, Government Code, is
  amended by adding Section 442.019 to read as follows:
         Sec. 442.019.  TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY TRAIL.  (a)  The
  commission shall develop a Texas Music History Trail 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 and at the locations
  or organizations designated under this section; and
               (4)  to the extent funds are available, the development
  of itineraries and maps to guide tourists to locations or
  organizations designated under this section.
         (c)  The commission shall adopt:
               (1)  eligibility criteria for a designation under this
  section; and
               (2)  procedures to administer the program created under
  this section.
         (d)  To implement this section, the commission may, as
  necessary, enter into a memorandum of understanding with:
               (1)  the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office,
  including the divisions of the governor's office responsible for
  tourism and music, film, television, and multimedia;
               (2)  the Texas Commission on the Arts; or
               (3)  the Texas Department of Transportation. 
         (e)  The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and
  other donations from any source to implement this section.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 2079 was passed by the House on May 6,
  2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 128, Nays 11, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 2079 was passed by the Senate on May
  24, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
  APPROVED:  _____________________
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            _____________________
                   Governor