{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-444.031","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Government Code § 444.031","heading":"CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS DISTRICT PROGRAM.","body":"(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.\n(b) The commission shall develop:\n(1) eligibility criteria for a designation under this section; and\n(2) procedures to administer the program created under this section.\n(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:\n(1) Department of Agriculture;\n(2) Texas Department of Transportation; and\n(3) office of the governor.\n(d) The commission shall assist designated districts, municipalities, and counties in applying under Subsection (c).\n(e) The commission may amend the boundaries of a designated district to include private sector development.\nAdded by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 219 (H.B. 2208), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.\nAmended by:\nActs 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (H.B. 2718), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.","path":["GOVERNMENT CODE","TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH","SUBTITLE D. HISTORY, CULTURE, AND EDUCATION","CHAPTER 444. TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS","SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES; FUNDING"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.444.htm#444.031","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:16Z","sha256":"4c74fb80e80164e9cd2d8c1159d85176e8129458f4753b2a403480b0df61ff5c","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-444.030","next":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-444.032"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}