Shipwrecks may be considered significant and be recognized or designated as landmarks provided that the following conditions are met:
  (1) the shipwreck is located on land owned or controlled by the State of Texas or one of its political subdivisions;
  (2) the shipwreck is pre-twentieth century or is otherwise historically significant and is 50 years old or older in age; and
  (3) the remains consist of a shipwreck sunken, abandoned, or a wreck of the sea, or are represented by the ship's remains and/or contents or related embedded treasure.

Source Note: The provisions of this §26.11 adopted to be effective May 20, 2013, 38 TexReg 2980