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Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program

Courthouse Preservation Program Receives $100 Million

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Grant Applications Now Open; Master Plan Deadline March 13, 2026

Submitted by the Texas Historical Commission

The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) is accepting Round 14 grant applications. To be eligible to apply, counties must have a THCPP-approved master plan filed with the THC before March 13, 2026. All requirements and the timeline for THCPP Round 14, along with how to prepare a master plan, can be found on the THC’s … [Read more...] about Courthouse Preservation Program Receives $100 Million

THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024

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$45 Million Appropriated, Grant Cap Raised to $10 Million

     The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) will open its next grant cycle in February, but now is the time for county and city governments to confirm their grant program eligibility and take note of important deadlines leading up to the grant application deadline.          Counties or cities that own a … [Read more...] about THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024

Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

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The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round XI of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) during its June meeting. The THC awarded matching grants totaling $20,038,121 to nine counties to aid in preservation of their historic courthouses, including three grants for full restorations. Callahan, Mason, … [Read more...] about Nine Counties Receive $20 Million in Courthouse Restoration Grants

Courthouse Trails: San Saba County Courthouse – San Saba

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The restoration of the San Saba County Courthouse is the result of a 20-year effort with continuous commitment from county leaders and the community, and the assistance of the Texas Historical Commission through two emergency grants and a final construction grant totaling over $5.2 million under the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. The process began with … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: San Saba County Courthouse – San Saba

Courthouse Conversation

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County Judges Share Experiences with State Courthouse Grant Program

You may have heard about the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning matching grants program that helps counties restore historic courthouses. But we wanted you to hear directly from participants. Recently, we asked County Judges from across the state to provide honest feedback about what it was like to fully restore … [Read more...] about Courthouse Conversation

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