By: Garcia of Bexar H.B. No. 5641       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a grant program for nonprofit children's theatres to   increase the accessibility of their facilities.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 444, Government Code, is amended by   adding Section 444.033 to read as follows:          Sec. 444.033.  CHILDREN'S THEATER ACCESSIBILITY ADVANCEMENT   GRANT PROGRAM: (a) In this section:                (1)  "Children's theatre" means a theatre that is   primarily attended by or targeted towards   children;                (2)  "Accommodations" means reasonable modifications   or renovations to a theater to facilitate access   for individuals with disabilities.                (3)  "Nonprofit corporation" has the meaning defined in   Section 22.001, Business and Organizations Code.          (b)  The commission shall establish and administer the   Children's Theatre Accessibility Advancement Grant Program to   assist children's theaters with projects that increase the physical   accessibility of their facilities.  To be eligible to receive a   grant under this section, an applicant must:                (1)  be a nonprofit corporation;                (2)  apply in a manner prescribed by commission rule;                (3)  be in good standing under the laws of this state;   and                (4)  demonstrate a legitimate need for grant funding.          (c)  A grant under this section may be used only for expenses   that address the ability of theater facilities to accommodate   individuals with disabilities;          (d)  The grant program shall prioritize applicants that:                (1)  demonstrate a record of partnership with a school   district or open enrolment charter school to provide   performances and education opportunities to children   free of charge;                (2)  offer opportunities for children with   disabilities to engage in the creative process,   including through acting, set design, and other aspects   of theatre production.          (e)  As soon as practicable after the effective date of this   Act, and not later than September 1, 2026, the Commission on   the Arts may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.   SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025