Texas Historical Commission (THC) Profile

The Texas Historical Commission preserves and promotes Texas’s historic sites, architectural heritage, and cultural assets. The commission plays a central role in overseeing landmark restoration, heritage tourism programs, and statewide preservation initiatives.

Texas Historical Commission Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Joseph Bell — Executive Director

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$129,920,741$41,335,535
General Revenue$126,410,294$37,825,087
GR – Dedicated$896,666$896,667
Federal Funds$1,459,274$1,459,274
Other Funds$1,154,507$1,154,507
Number of FTEs363.5363.5

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Texas Historical Commission

Committee NameLink
House Culture, Recreation, and TourismView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Economic DevelopmentView
Senate FinanceView

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