Texas HB 5616: Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.

Bill Text

H.B.ANo.A5616
AN ACT
relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and
funding for the program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTIONA1.AAChapter 442, Government Code, is amended by
adding Subchapter H to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER H. TEXAS PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY PROMOTION PROGRAM
Sec.A442.301.AADEFINITION. In this subchapter, "program"
means the Texas presidential library promotion program established
under this subchapter.
Sec.A442.302.AATEXAS PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY PROMOTION
PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish and administer the
Texas presidential library promotion program to:
(1)AArecognize that the presidential libraries in this
state are vital historical and educational resources that attract
visitors from across the country and contribute to this state’s
cultural and economic landscape; and
(2)AAprovide funding and support to the presidential
libraries, promote tourism, and educate the public on the
contributions of the presidents from this state.
(b)AAThe program is established to support the following
presidential libraries in this state:
(1)AAThe Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum;
(2)AAThe George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and
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Museum; and
(3)AAThe George W. Bush Presidential Library and
Museum.
(c)AAThe program shall:
(1)AAmarket and promote the presidential libraries to
increase tourism to and public awareness of the libraries; and
(2)AAin collaboration with the presidential libraries,
develop a mobile exhibit to be displayed in communities, schools,
and other public institutions that:
(A)AAfeatures for each president significant
artifacts, multimedia presentations, and educational materials;
and
(B)AAhighlights the historical impact and
legacies of President Lyndon B. Johnson, President George H. W.
Bush, and President George W. Bush.
(d)AAThe commission may enter into a contract with a
nonprofit entity for the nonprofit entity to administer and operate
the program.
Sec.A442.303.AAFUNDING. (a) The commission shall establish
an account into which gifts, grants, and other donations received
by the commission for purposes of this subchapter may be deposited.
(b)AAThe commission may deposit money appropriated to the
commission by the legislature for purposes of this subchapter into
the account.
(c)AAThe commission may spend money in the account only for a
purpose described by this subchapter.
SECTIONA2.AAAs soon as practicable after the effective date
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of this Act, the Texas Historical Commission shall establish the
Texas presidential library promotion program as required by Section
442.302, Government Code, as added by this Act.
SECTIONA3.AAThis Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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______________________________ ______________________________
AAAAPresident of the Senate Speaker of the HouseAAAAAA
I certify that H.B. No. 5616 was passed by the House on April
30, 2025, by the following vote:AAYeas 90, Nays 45, 2 present, not
voting; and that the House concurred in Senate amendments to H.B.
No. 5616 on May 29, 2025, by the following vote:AAYeas 103, Nays 35,
1 present, not voting.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the HouseAAA
I certify that H.B. No. 5616 was passed by the Senate, with
amendments, on May 27, 2025, by the following vote:AAYeas 26, Nays
5.
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Secretary of the SenateAAA
APPROVED: __________________
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGovernorAAAAAAA
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