When used in this chapter, the following words or terms have
the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Texas Main Street Program--A program of the Commission
in which designated Texas Main Street cities receive assistance for
the preservation and revitalization of their historic downtowns or
commercial neighborhood districts.
(2) Texas Main Street City--Any city that has been
officially designated by the Commission as a participant in the Texas
Main Street Program as a Texas Main Street Small City, Texas Main
Street Urban City, or Texas Main Street Recertified City.
(3) Texas Main Street Small City--Main Street city
with population of 50,000 people or fewer based on the most recent
decennial census.
(4) Texas Main Street Urban City--Main Street city
with population of 50,001 or more people based on the most recent
decennial census.
(5) Texas Main Street Provisional City--A Main Street
city of any size that is not accepted upon first application submittal
may participate provisionally in the program, upon invitation, while
application is resubmitted the next application period.
(6) Texas Main Street Recertified City--A city that
was formerly in the program that has reapplied and been accepted to
be a Texas Main Street City.
(7) Main Street Interagency Council--A council that
evaluates and ranks Main Street applications and makes recommendations
to the Commission. The composition of the Main Street Interagency
Council is determined by the Commission.
(8) Texas Main Street Affiliate--A city or commercial
neighborhood district that has been accepted by the Commission to
participate in the program as an affiliate with fewer responsibilities,
benefits, and services than a Texas Main Street City. The designation
of affiliates is subject to available Commission resources and may
be limited based on population or other factors.
(9) Probationary Status--A temporary time period in
which a Texas Main Street City, by written agreement with the Commission,
is permitted to maintain its status as a designated Main Street in
order to resolve deficiencies or issues within their city's local
Main Street program.
(10) Leave of Absence--A temporary time period, not
to exceed one year, in which a Texas Main Street City may suspend
participation in the Texas Main Street Program while retaining the
option to return to participation at the end of the period without
needing to reapply to be a Texas Main Street Recertified City. The
city is not considered an officially designated Texas Main Street
City during the Leave of Absence. This status may only be utilized
one time by any single Texas Main Street City and may not be renewed
or extended.
(11) Main Street Program Area-- Geographic area within
a Texas Main Street City where the Commission may provide technical
assistance under the program. The program area shall be a defined,
historic commercial core, corridor, or district with a concentration
of historic commercial buildings. The program area is defined by the
local community and is subject to review and possible amendment by
the Texas Main Street Program.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §19.3 adopted to be effective May 9, 2005, 30 TexReg 2659; amended to be effective August 29, 2012, 37 TexReg 6537; amended to be effective August 23, 2018, 43 TexReg 5360; amended to be effective July 20, 2020, 45 TexReg 4966 |
