H.B. No. 5032 proposes the addition of two new sections to the Government Code regarding the display of significant historical documents in Texas. Section 441.206 mandates the commission, in collaboration with the State Preservation Board and the Texas Historical Commission, to designate a secure location within the Capitol Complex for the display of the Texas Constitution and the Texas Declaration of Independence. The commission is also tasked with developing a plan for this display by December 1, 2027, which must be published online and shared with relevant legislative committees. Additionally, the commission may authorize temporary displays of these documents at historical events or sites.

Section 441.207 focuses on the care and custody of the "victory or death letter," written by Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis in 1836. This section requires the commission to designate a secure display location for the letter within the Alamo complex, while it will initially be displayed at the Capitol Complex alongside other historical documents until a permanent location is established. The costs associated with the display of the victory or death letter will be funded through the Alamo complex account. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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