Sec. 444.031.  CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS DISTRICT PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission shall develop a cultural and fine arts district program to designate districts that significantly contribute to the culture and fine arts of this state.
(b)  The commission shall develop:
(1)  eligibility criteria for a designation under this section; and
(2)  procedures to administer the program created under this section.
(c)  A designated district or, if necessary to comply with federal eligibility requirements, a municipality or county in which a designated district is located on behalf of the district may apply for state incentives, funding, grants, and loans from state agencies, including the:
(1)  Department of Agriculture;
(2)  Texas Department of Transportation; and
(3)  office of the governor.
(d)  The commission shall assist designated districts, municipalities, and counties in applying under Subsection (c).
(e)  The commission may amend the boundaries of a designated district to include private sector development.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 219 (H.B. 2208), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by: 
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (H.B. 2718), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.