Relating to the operation and management of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
This bill formalizes the Texas Historical Commission's management of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon, Texas. It creates a dedicated museum fund using admissions, gift shop sales, and donations, which can be used without legislative approval for operations, preservation, and facility maintenance. The bill also establishes a formal partnership between the Commission and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society to operate the museum, and transfers museum staff from West Texas A&M University to the Commission effective September 1, 2025. The museum is added to the list of designated "other agencies of higher education" under the Education Code.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Economic Development
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Kevin Sparks
RRepublican
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