Shipwrecks may be considered significant and be recognized or designated as State Archeological Landmarks provided that the following conditions are met:
- (1) the shipwreck is located on land owned or controlled by the State of Texas or one of its political subdivisions; and
- (2) the shipwreck is pre-twentieth century or is otherwise historically significant and is 50 years old or older in age; and
- (3) the remains consist of a shipwreck sunken, abandoned, or a wreck of the sea, or are represented by the ship's contents or related embedded treasure.
Source Note:The provisions of this §26.9 adopted to be effective August 28, 2002, 27 TexReg 7789.