By: Hunter H.B. No. 2079       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical   heritage of this state.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 442, Government Code, is amended by   adding Section 422.019 to read as follows:          Section 442.019 TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY TRAIL.  (a)  The   commission shall develop a Texas Music History Trail program to   promote and preserve Texas music history.          (b)  The program, at minimum, shall include:                (1)  designation of locations or organizations that are   historically significant to this state's musical heritage;                (2)  adoption of an icon, symbol, or other identifying   device to represent a designation under this section;                (3)  the use of the icon, symbol, or other identifying   device in promoting tourism around this state by the commission and   at locations and by organization designated under this section; and                (4)  the development of itineraries and maps to guide   tourists to locations or organizations designated under this   section.          (c)  The commission shall adopt:                (1)  eligibility criteria for a designation under this   section; and                (2)  procedures to administer the program created under   this section.          (d)  The commission may, as necessary, enter into a   memorandum of understanding with the Economic Development and   Tourism Office of the Governor, Texas Film Commission of the Arts,   Texas Music Office of the Governor and the Texas Department of   Transportation to implement this section.          (e)  The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and   other donations from any source to implement this section.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.