The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Commission--Texas Historical Commission.
(2) Commission brands--The Commission's trademarks,
logos, name, seal, and other intellectual property.
(3) Commission site (or "site")--A state historic site
under the jurisdiction of the Commission, or other property or facility
owned or operated by the Commission.
(4) For-profit entity--A corporation, organization,
sole proprietorship, estate, trust, partnership, association, or any
other legal entity, that exists for the purpose of generating profits.
(5) Affiliated non-profit entity--A duly organized
and registered non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to support
the programs and work of the Commission. This includes the Friends
of the Texas Historical Commission and non-profit organizations affiliated
with individual historic sites.
(6) Official Corporate Sponsor (OCS)--A for-profit
entity that:
(A) is designated as an official corporate sponsor
by the Commission;
(B) contributes funds or works with the Commission
to raise funds for Commission operations and maintenance or other
priority projects or programs, either directly with the Commission
or through an affiliated non-profit entity;
(C) receives a valuable consideration from the Commission
in return for their contribution; and
(D) is selected as provided in this subchapter.
(7) Valuable Consideration--In kind or financial support
that benefits the OCS such as recognition in Commission products,
affiliation with Commission brands or programs, naming of or formal
association with Commission programs, or use of Commission sites for
promotional benefit.
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