Preservation of Texas’ historic county courthouses fared well in the 86th Legislative Session. The $25 million appropriation for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) Round XI grant cycle was the largest in 12 years. In addition, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 496 by Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Andrew Murr. The bill amends … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Earmark $25 Million for Courthouse Preservation Program
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15 Historic Courthouses Receive $20 Million in Preservation Grants
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has announced grant recipients for Round X of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP). The THC awarded matching grants totaling $19,713,303 to 15 counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including four grants to undertake full restorations. Falls, Hunt, Marion, and Menard … [Read more...] about 15 Historic Courthouses Receive $20 Million in Preservation Grants
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Preservation Program Continuing with Limited Funds By Sharon Fleming, Director, Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Many are familiar with the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) that was established in 1999 by then-Gov. George W. Bush and the 76th Texas Legislature. Through this nationally recognized program, outstanding work has been … [Read more...] about Texas Historical Commission
Courthouse Preservation Program
The Texas Historical Commission Courthouse Preservation Program has demonstrated the ability of the state and counties to jointly pursue a worthy program. Forty projects have been completed, 31 are in progress, but 71 are awaiting state … [Read more...] about Courthouse Preservation Program
Texas Legislature Funds Round V of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
Funding for Round V of the Texas Historical Commission's (THC) Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program is included in the appropriations bill passed in the recent legislative session. The 80th Texas Legislature included $62 million in bond funding for the THC's nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Funding will be made available after a … [Read more...] about Texas Legislature Funds Round V of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program