Relating to the permissible uses of money attributable to the historic infrastructure sustainability trust fund.

HB 3471 clarifies how funds from Texas' Historic Infrastructure Sustainability Trust Fund may be used. It restricts the Texas Historical Commission from using these funds for salaries, benefits, or administrative costs, requiring that at least one-third of each annual distribution support the historic courthouse preservation program. The bill also prohibits using the funds to acquire new historic sites or purchase unrelated capital equipment, and mandates certification that all spending complies with state procurement laws. The changes apply only to distributions requested on or after September 1, 2025.