Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.

Contracts

• Sponsorship Agreements: If you are soliciting sponsors for 2036-themed events, insert "Contingency Clauses" stating that "Official Partner" status is subject to TBC approval.
• Licensing Agreements: Vendors producing merchandise must prepare for state-mandated royalty agreements. Review existing manufacturing contracts to ensure flexibility in adding state-required labeling or holographic tags.
• Liability Waivers: Expect the TBC to require indemnification clauses in exchange for sanctioning.

Hiring/Training

• Marketing Teams: Train creative staff immediately: they cannot create or deploy "Official Texas Bicentennial" logos or claims until a license is secured.
• Product Development: Design teams must pause finalization of 2036-specific SKUs until the TBC releases technical specifications for the official logo.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Sanctioning Dossiers: Maintain a permanent file of all "Sanctioning Approval Letters." This is your primary defense against Deceptive Trade Practices claims regarding official affiliation.
• Grant Accounting: If your organization receives TBC funding, segregate these funds in your general ledger to facilitate state audits.

Fees & Costs

• Licensing Fees: While the bill does not set a statutory fee, the Commission is expected to fund operations partly through licensing royalties. Budget for an upfront application fee and a percentage-of-sales royalty for merchandise.
• Legal Costs: Allocate budget for IP counsel to review the TBC’s initial terms of use in 2026.