Relating to operation and management of the Eyes of Father Margil State Historic Site and Trail by the Texas Historical Commission.
HB 4103 establishes a management framework for the Eyes of Father Margil State Historic Site and Trail in Nacogdoches, Texas. It allows the Texas Historical Commission to contract with the owning municipality to operate and administer the site, including provisions for expansion, preservation, visitor centers, and hiring staff. The bill creates a dedicated "Eyes of Father Margil Fund" funded by site admissions, gift shop sales, and donations, which can be used without legislative appropriation for site maintenance, repairs, or improvements. This bill directly affects the management and funding of this specific historic site and trail.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action May 1, 2025
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7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Caroline Harris Davila
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Janis Holt
RRepublican
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