Establishes the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program to recognize cemeteries containing graves of freed slaves.
The bill establishes the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program, administered by the Texas Historical Commission. The program aims to recognize cemeteries that contain the graves of freed slaves and alert the public and adjacent landowners of their existence. Any person can apply for a cemetery to be designated under the program, provided it contains the grave of at least one freed slave and meets other criteria set by the commission. The commission reviews applications, may charge a fee of up to $25, and can design a medallion for designated cemeteries.
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