Comal County residents would wait until 2028 for state review, while the county would cover half the cost of researching and writing the nomination.
The proposed agreement would split a $15,000 professional nomination project evenly between a federal preservation grant and Comal County cash.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider the agreement at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 20. Approval would authorize the county judge to sign the contract; the nomination would still face state and federal review.
What the Project Would Produce
The budget covers consultant research, fieldwork, draft preparation and revisions, project coordination, materials and travel. The finished package must include current interior and exterior photographs, maps, historic images and documentation addressing the property’s significance and integrity.
The county must use federal procurement standards to select a qualified nomination preparer. The Texas Historical Commission must approve the procurement steps and issue a notice to proceed before subcontracted work begins.
The Path to a Federal Decision
The contract provides two possible schedules: a January 2028 or May 2028 State Board of Review meeting. After state review and any required revisions, the Texas Historical Commission would send the nomination to the National Park Service, which has 45 days after receipt to act.
The Aug. 20 Commissioners Court vote is the next public checkpoint. A recorded decision and later procurement documents would show whether the project proceeds, who prepares the nomination and which state-review schedule applies.