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.
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.