Historic structures may be recognized as state archeologic landmarks, provided that at least two of the following conditions are met:

1. (1) the structure or building is situated on lands owned or controlled by the State of Texas or any of its political subdivisions and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or the structure is situated on private lands and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places;

2. (2) the structure or building fits within at least one of the following criteria:

   1. (A) is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history;
   2. (B) is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past;
   3. (C) is important to a particular cultural or ethnic group;
   4. (D) is the work of a significant architect, master builder, or craftsman;
   5. (E) embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, possesses high aesthetic value, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinctions;
   6. (F) has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to the understanding of Texas culture or history.

Source Note:The provisions of this §26.7 adopted to be effective June 24, 1988, 13 TexReg 2913; transferred effective August 30, 1995, as published in the Texas Register October 17, 1995, 20 TexReg 8442.