Establishes the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program to recognize and preserve historically significant cemeteries.
The bill establishes the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program, managed by the Texas Historical Commission. The program aims to alert the public and adjacent landowners about the existence of historically significant cemeteries. To qualify, a cemetery must be at least 50 years old and worthy of recognition and preservation. Any person can apply for designation, and the commission may charge a processing fee of up to $25. If approved, the cemetery is officially recognized and may receive an Official Texas Historical Marker.
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