DEFINITIONS

In this chapter: (1) "Historic courthouse" means a county courthouse that is at least 50 years old. The term includes a structure that: (A) previously functioned as the official county courthouse of the county in which it is located; and (B) is owned by a municipality. (2) "Historic courthouse project" means a project to preserve or restore a historic courthouse. (3) "Historic structure" means a structure that: (A) is included on the National Register of Historic Places; (B) is designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark; (C) is designated as a State Archeological Landmark; (D) is determined by the Texas Historical Commission to qualify as eligible property under criteria for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places or for designation as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark or as a State Archeological Landmark; (E) is certified by the Texas Historical Commission to other state agencies as worthy of preservation; or (F) is designated by an ordinance of a municipality with a population of more than 1.5 million as historic.