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SB283: Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.

: Borris Miles (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Feb 3, 2025
State Finances
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Historic Preservation & Museums
State Finances--Management & Control
Legislature
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.

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