Texas § GV.443.025 - WOODLAWN
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§ GV.443.025. WOODLAWN
WOODLAWN. (a) Title to the historic property Woodlawn, also commonly known as Pease Mansion and Shivers Mansion, located at No. 6 Niles Road in Austin, is in the name of the board. The board may: (1) preserve, maintain, restore, and furnish the building; (2) preserve, maintain, and restore its contents and grounds; and (3) otherwise provide for use of the building and grounds. (b) The board may set and collect a fee for the use of Woodlawn for special activities. The board shall deposit money received under this subsection to the credit of the Capitol fund. (c) The board, after consulting with the Texas Historical Commission and with the approval of the Legislative Budget Board, may sell Woodlawn at its fair market value. The General Land Office shall transact the sale on behalf of the board using procedures under Section 31.158 (c), Natural Resources Code. Proceeds from the transaction: (1) shall be deposited in the Capitol renewal account or its successor in function under Section 443.0103; and (2) may be spent only for a purpose described by Section 443.0103 . (d) In selling Woodlawn under Subsection (c), the board shall add to the deed of Woodlawn a provision that requires the purchaser to use the property in a manner that preserves the historical character of Woodlawn, including its buildings, facades, interior, and grounds. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 14, eff. May 21, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1078, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1462, Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2001.
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Section GV.443.025 ("WOODLAWN") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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