Texas Local Government Code § 318.010 Resource Interpretation

Sec. 318.010. RESOURCE INTERPRETATION. (a) The commission shall review applications for Official Texas Historical Markers to determine the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness of the application.

(b) The commission should establish a system for the periodic review, assessment, and maintenance of Official Texas Historical Markers in the county.

(c) The commission should work to promote historic and cultural sites in the county to develop and sustain heritage tourism.

(d) The commission may:

(1) operate and manage any museum owned or leased by the county;

(2) acquire artifacts and other museum collections in the name of the museum or the commission; and

(3) supervise any employees hired by the commissioners court to operate the museum.

(e) In operating museums, the commission shall adhere to professional standards in the care, collection, management, and interpretation of artifacts.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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