Texas Historical Commission
About the Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. THC staff consults with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas' architectural, archeological, and cultural landmarks. The agency is recognized nationally for its preservation programs.
The THC is composed of 17 citizen members appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The agency employs about 173 people who work in various fields, including archeology, architecture, history, economic development, heritage tourism, public administration, and urban planning.
The Texas State Legislature established the agency in 1953 as the Texas State Historical Survey Committee with the task to identify important historic sites across the state. The Texas Legislature changed the agency's name to the Texas Historical Commission in 1973. Along with the name change came more protective powers, an expanded leadership role, and broader educational responsibilities.
Contact
Chris Florance
512-463-4565
Address
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
URL
http://www.thc.state.tx.us/At a Glance
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Texas Historical Commission, partner contributing to The Portal to Texas History. University of North Texas Libraries. https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/partners/THC/ accessed September 29, 2023.
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