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The historical marker process in Texas begins at the county level. After you have reviewed all the relevant information on this page, contact your county historical commission chairs (pdf) if you are interested in submitting a sponsorship application. Applications for 2012 historical markers are now closed. Official Texas Historical Markers: subject markers (Word) Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Markers: building markers (Word) Historic Texas Cemetery Markers (Word) Please see below for research assistance and general information about the THC's Official Texas Historical Marker program. Marker Types Flyer (PDF) Marker Statewide Themes/Topics (Word) Application Evaluation Procedures (Word) 2011 Historical Markers Program Work Plan (Word) Official Texas Historical Marker Procedures (for new marker applications) (Word) Official Texas Historical Marker Policies (for existing and new markers) (Word) Please see this chart from the Texas Preservation Handbook for County Historical Commissions that outlines the basic steps of the marker application process.
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