§ 442.001. DEFINITIONS.

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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.

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