Tex. Gov't Code Section 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.

Source: Section 444.031 — Cultural and Fine Arts District Program, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­444.­htm#444.­031 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 444.031’s source at texas​.gov