1. (a) This chapter governs the designation of state symbols, place designations, and days, weeks, and months for recognition made by the legislature by resolution approved by each house of the legislature.

2. (b) This chapter does not affect the designation of:

   1. (1) a state symbol or a place designation made by:

      1. (A) resolution before September 1, 2001; or
      2. (B) statute; or

   2. (2) a day, week, or month for recognition made by:

      1. (A) resolution before September 1, 2009; or
      2. (B) statute.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.