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TX HB1359
TX HB1359Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
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Introduced
01/30/2017
01/30/2017
In Committee
04/18/2017
04/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/30/2017
05/30/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
AI Summary
This bill, the Texas Hero Protection Act, amends the Government Code to regulate the establishment, removal, relocation, and alteration of monuments and memorials that honor Texas heroes, war/military conflicts, and other historical events or persons of significance to the state. It requires the Texas Historical Commission to approve new monuments and any changes to existing ones, and creates criminal offenses with fines and jail time for unauthorized removal, relocation, or alteration. The bill also transfers duties related to state monuments from the Texas Facilities Commission to the Texas Historical Commission.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Doc Anderson (R)*,
James White (R)*,
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
Scott Cosper (R),
J.D. Sheffield (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar (on 05/11/2017)
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