Texas Administrative Code
Title 13 - CULTURAL RESOURCES
Part 2 - TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Chapter 19 - TEXAS MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Section 19.3 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
When used in this chapter, the following words or terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Texas Main Street Program--A program of the Commission in which designated Texas Main Street cities receive assistance for the preservation and revitalization of their historic downtowns or commercial neighborhood districts.
(2) Texas Main Street City--Any city that has been officially designated by the Commission as a participant in the Texas Main Street Program as a Texas Main Street Small City, Texas Main Street Urban City, or Texas Main Street Recertified City.
(3) Texas Main Street Small City--Main Street city with population of 50,000 people or fewer based on the most recent decennial census.
(4) Texas Main Street Urban City--Main Street city with population of 50,001 or more people based on the most recent decennial census.
(5) Texas Main Street Provisional City--A Main Street city of any size that is not accepted upon first application submittal may participate provisionally in the program, upon invitation, while application is resubmitted the next application period.
(6) Texas Main Street Recertified City--A city that was formerly in the program that has reapplied and been accepted to be a Texas Main Street City.
(7) Main Street Interagency Council--A council that evaluates and ranks Main Street applications and makes recommendations to the Commission. The composition of the Main Street Interagency Council is determined by the Commission.
(8) Texas Main Street Affiliate--A city or commercial neighborhood district that has been accepted by the Commission to participate in the program as an affiliate with fewer responsibilities, benefits, and services than a Texas Main Street City. The designation of affiliates is subject to available Commission resources and may be limited based on population or other factors.
(9) Probationary Status--A temporary time period in which a Texas Main Street City, by written agreement with the Commission, is permitted to maintain its status as a designated Main Street in order to resolve deficiencies or issues within their city's local Main Street program.
(10) Leave of Absence--A temporary time period, not to exceed one year, in which a Texas Main Street City may suspend participation in the Texas Main Street Program while retaining the option to return to participation at the end of the period without needing to reapply to be a Texas Main Street Recertified City. The city is not considered an officially designated Texas Main Street City during the Leave of Absence. This status may only be utilized one time by any single Texas Main Street City and may not be renewed or extended.
(11) Main Street Program Area--Geographic area within a Texas Main Street City where the Commission may provide technical assistance under the program. The program area shall be a defined, historic commercial core, corridor, or district with a concentration of historic commercial buildings. The program area is defined by the local community and is subject to review and possible amendment by the Texas Main Street Program.
