Texas SB586 establishes the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program to recognize and preserve historically significant cemeteries.

Texas SB586 creates the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program, managed by the Texas Historical Commission. The program aims to inform the public and adjacent landowners about the existence of historically significant cemeteries. To qualify, a cemetery must be at least 50 years old and historically significant. The application process includes submitting necessary documentation and paying a processing fee up to $25. Approved cemeteries receive an Official Texas Historical Marker.

Texas SB586 establishes the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program to recognize and preserve historically significant cemeteries.

Texas SB586 creates the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program, managed by the Texas Historical Commission. The program aims to inform the public and adjacent landowners about the existence of historically significant cemeteries. To qualify, a cemetery must be at least 50 years old and historically significant. The application process includes submitting necessary documentation and paying a processing fee up to $25. Approved cemeteries receive an Official Texas Historical Marker.