Monitoring the SessionHB 752
Died in committee
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
relating to a grant program for the preservation and restoration of, and education regarding, certain landmarks and buildings important to African American history in this state.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Money for upkeep, restoration and on-site education. Donations welcome.
The bill orders the Texas Historical Commission to set up a grant program for preserving and restoring buildings and landmarks tied to African American history in Texas. Owners, individuals, and nonprofits that care for those sites can apply, and the commission may also take private and public donations for the program. Grant money can pay for upkeep, restoration, and on-site educational programs, starting September 1, 2025.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 4768 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4768 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB752 · 2024-11-12
relating to a grant program for the preservation and restoration of, and education regarding, certain landmarks and buildings important to African American history in this state.
Money for upkeep, restoration and on-site education. Donations welcome.
The bill orders the Texas Historical Commission to set up a grant program for preserving and restoring buildings and landmarks tied to African American history in Texas. Owners, individuals, and nonprofits that care for those sites can apply, and the commission may also take private and public donations for the program. Grant money can pay for upkeep, restoration, and on-site educational programs, starting September 1, 2025.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
THE TEXT
“to owners of or to individuals or nonprofits responsible for the care of a historic landmark or building”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill lets a state agency send grant money to nonprofits and private owners to restore historic sites and run education programs.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Aug 6, 2024 to Feb 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$36,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 20, 2024 to Feb 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101026167, 101035798, 101038806.
$34,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to Feb 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
$17,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 18, 2024 to Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$36,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 20, 2024 to Feb 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101026167, 101035798, 101038806.
$34,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to Feb 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
$17,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 18, 2024 to Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
by Rep. Gervin-Hawkins, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 22, 2023: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Relating to establishing a grant program for the preservation and restoration of, and education regarding, certain landmarks and buildings important to African American history in this state.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2024
03/05/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Culture, Recreation & Tourism · Final status: Died in committee
Historic Preservation & Museums
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
The text as introduced · 291 words
89R3692 SCF-D By: Gervin-Hawkins H.B. No. 752 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a grant program for the preservation and restoration of, and education regarding, certain landmarks and buildings important to African American history in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 442, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 442.034 to read as follows: Sec. 442.034. GRANT PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC LANDMARKS IMPORTANT TO AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY. (a) The commission shall establish a grant program to preserve, renovate, and restore buildings and landmarks that highlight the history, struggles, and triumphs of the African American community in this state. (b) The commission may award grants for the purposes described by Subsection (a) to owners of or to individuals or nonprofits responsible for the care of a historic landmark or building important to the history of the African American community in this state. The commission shall establish procedures to administer the grant program, including eligibility standards and procedures for applying for a grant under this section. (c) A grant recipient may use a grant awarded under this section to: (1) preserve, maintain, and restore a historic landmark or building important to the history of the African American community in this state; and (2) develop educational programs relevant to those landmarks and buildings to be used on the site. (d) The commission may solicit gifts, grants, and donations from any private or public source for the purposes of this section. SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, the Texas Historical Commission shall adopt rules to implement Section 442.034, Government Code, as added by this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.