Sec. 13.005. ACQUISITION OF HISTORICAL SITES. (a) The department may acquire by purchase, gift, or other manner historical sites:
(1) where events occurred that represent an important aspect of the cultural, political, economic, military, or social history of the nation or state;
(2) significantly associated with the lives of outstanding historic persons or with an important event that represents a great ideal or idea;
(3) embodying the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type which is inherently valuable for study of a period, style, or method of construction;
(4) that contributes significantly to the understanding of aboriginal man in the nation or state; or
(5) that is of significant geologic interest relating to prehistoric animal or plant life.
(b) The department shall restore and maintain each historical site acquired under this section for the benefit of the general public. The department may enter into interagency contracts for this purpose.
(c) The department shall formulate plans for the preservation and development of historical sites. Before formulating a plan for a specific site, the department shall conduct an archeological survey of the site. In formulating plans, the department shall:
(1) consider the results from the archeological survey for the site if the plan is for a specific site;
(2) consider the resources necessary to manage a site; and
(3) meet with and consider comments made by the Texas Historical Commission.
(d) The department and the Texas Historical Commission shall form a joint panel to establish criteria for determining whether a site is of statewide significance under Subsection (a) and to promote the continuity of a historic sites program.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 38, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department
Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties
Section 13.001. Control by Department
Section 13.002. Development and Acquisition of Outdoor Areas
Section 13.003. Gifts and Improvements of Park Sites
Section 13.004. Financing of Park Programs
Section 13.0041. Use of Certain Bond Revenue
Section 13.0044. Preference for Certain Park Programs
Section 13.0045. Revenue Bonds for Parks and Wildlife Facilities
Section 13.0046. Cooperation With Institutions of Higher Education
Section 13.005. Acquisition of Historical Sites
Section 13.0051. Coordination With Texas Historical Commission; Report on Preservation Plans
Section 13.0053. Reference to Historical Sites
Section 13.006. Lease of Lands
Section 13.0061. Lease of Grazing Rights on Park Lands; Sale of Products
Section 13.007. Investigation Expenses
Section 13.0075. Eligibility Criteria for Inclusion of Real Property in State Parks System
Section 13.008. Solicitation, Receipt, and Transfer of Land
Section 13.009. Sale or Exchange of Land
Section 13.010. Historic Sites
Section 13.011. Natural Features
Section 13.012. Roadside Parks
Section 13.013. Construction of Roads by Texas Department of Transportation
Section 13.014. Roads and Trails to Certain Park Sites
Section 13.015. Park User Fees; Concessions
Section 13.0151. State Park Passes
Section 13.0155. Use of Parks and Wildlife Department Brand
Section 13.017. Publications on Parks
Section 13.018. State Parklands Passport
Section 13.019. Facility Reservation System and Fee
Section 13.0191. Facility and Lodging Fees
Section 13.020. Local Public Hearings on Park Development Plans