Biennial Report to the 83rd Texas Legislature: Texas Historical Commission Page: 3
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INTRODUCTION
exas is known worldwide for its distinct heritage,
and it is the Texas Historical Commission's (THC)
responsibility to preserve the real places and real
EXA S stories that make our state so unique. Every day,
the agency's commissioners and staff help protect and uphold
the special quality that makes Texans proud to call the Lone
Star State home.
During the past biennium, the agency devoted considerable efforts to preserving Texas
history and promoting economic development. One way this was accomplished was
through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Since its inception, this
award-winning program has supported more than 9,600 jobs and generated more than
$269 million in local income throughout Texas.
Also drawing considerable attention and visitors were our agency's 20 historic sites.
Significant improvements to historical structures and visitor services resulted in
nearly half a million people visiting the sites in the past biennium. This represents
a 40 percent increase since 2009.
In turn, this visitation has had a direct impact on the local economy, particularly
in rural areas of the state where many of the sites are located. They are important
economic engines in their communities, attracting more non-residents, who spend
more money, and create income and jobs.
In addition to fostering economic development, the role of Texas' preservation
community is to identify the resources that make our state so special. THC staff
consults with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas' architectural, archeological,
historical, and cultural landmarks.
The THC is helping retain Texas' history by protecting the real places and real stories
that stand out among our many treasures. Our accomplishments toward achieving this
goal during the past biennium are documented on the following pages.
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Texas Historical Commission. Biennial Report to the 83rd Texas Legislature: Texas Historical Commission, report, 201X; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth326724/m1/5/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.