Sec. 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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education
Chapter 444 - Texas Commission on the Arts
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties; Funding
Section 444.021. General Duties
Section 444.022. Gathering of Information
Section 444.023. Committees; Consultants
Section 444.025. Donations; Appropriations; Licensing and Sales Revenue; Audit
Section 444.027. Texas Commission on the Arts Operating Fund
Section 444.029. Expenditures for Fine Arts Projects on Certain Public Construction Projects
Section 444.030. Memoranda of Understanding With Other State Agencies