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Section 444.031. Cultural and Fine Arts District Program

TX Govt Code § 444.031 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

(c) A designated district or, if necessary to comply with federal eligibility requirements, a municipality or county in which a designated district is located on behalf of the district may apply for state incentives, funding, grants, and loans from state agencies, including the:

(1) Department of Agriculture;

(2) Texas Department of Transportation; and

(3) office of the governor.

(d) The commission shall assist designated districts, municipalities, and counties in applying under Subsection (c).

(e) The commission may amend the boundaries of a designated district to include private sector development.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 219 (H.B. 2208), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Amended by:

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (H.B. 2718), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.

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