1. (a) In leasing space for the use of a state agency, the commission or the private brokerage or real estate firm assisting the commission shall give first consideration to a building that is designated as a historic structure under Section 442.001 or to a building that has been designated a landmark by a local governing authority, if:

   1. (1) the building meets requirements and specifications; and
   2. (2) the cost is not substantially higher than the cost for other available buildings that meet requirements and specifications.

2. (b) When it considers leasing space for a state agency, the commission or the private brokerage or real estate firm assisting the commission shall notify each individual and organization that is:

   1. (1) on a list furnished to the commission by the Texas Historical Commission under Section 442.005; and
   2. (2) in the county in which the commission is considering leasing space.
3. (c) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 4.07(1).

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.08(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;

Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 10.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 4.07(1), eff. June 18, 2003.