Texas Government Code 442.0195 – Texas Music History Trail
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(a) The commission shall develop a Texas Music History Trail program to promote and preserve Texas music history.
(b) The program, at a minimum, shall include:
(1) designation of locations or organizations that are historically significant to this state’s musical heritage;
(2) adoption of an icon, symbol, or other identifying device to represent a designation under this section;
(3) the use of the icon, symbol, or other identifying device in promoting tourism around this state and at the locations or organizations designated under this section; and
(4) to the extent funds are available, the development of itineraries and maps to guide tourists to locations or organizations designated under this section.
(c) The commission shall adopt:
(1) eligibility criteria for a designation under this section; and
(2) procedures to administer the program created under this section.
(d) To implement this section, the commission may, as necessary, enter into a memorandum of understanding with:
(1) the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, including the divisions of the governor’s office responsible for tourism and music, film, television, and multimedia;
(2) the Texas Commission on the Arts; or
(3) the Texas Department of Transportation.
(e) The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and other donations from any source to implement this section.