TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY TRAIL

(a) The commission shall develop a Texas Music History Trail program to promote and preserve Texas music history. (b) The program, at a minimum, shall include: (1) designation of locations or organizations that are historically significant to this state's musical heritage; (2) adoption of an icon, symbol, or other identifying device to represent a designation under this section; (3) the use of the icon, symbol, or other identifying device in promoting tourism around this state and at the locations or organizations designated under this section; and (4) to the extent funds are available, the development of itineraries and maps to guide tourists to locations or organizations designated under this section. (c) The commission shall adopt: (1) eligibility criteria for a designation under this section; and (2) procedures to administer the program created under this section. (d) To implement this section, the commission may, as necessary, enter into a memorandum of understanding with: (1) the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, including the divisions of the governor's office responsible for tourism and music, film, television, and multimedia; (2) the Texas Commission on the Arts; or (3) the Texas Department of Transportation. (e) The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and other donations from any source to implement this section.