HB 738 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to creation by the Texas Historical Commission of a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.

HB 738 requires the Texas Historical Commission to create a program identifying, restoring, and preserving Rosenwald Schools - historic buildings built for Black students in the segregated South - across Texas. The program mandates the Commission to renovate, maintain, and protect the historical integrity of these structures, with restored buildings allowed to serve as community learning centers. The Commission may acquire properties containing these schools and accept donations or state funds to implement the program, beginning first in south central Texas. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
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May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
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Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
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