Art, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Specialized
The State Preservation Board was established in 1983 by the 68th Legislature for the purpose of preserving, maintaining and restoring the State Capitol and the General Land Office Building, and their contents and grounds for the benefit of the citizens of Texas. The board consists of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, one Senator appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one citizen member appointed by the Governor.