Honorable Sharon Keller

Established in 1945, the Supreme Court of Texas is the court of last resort for civil matters in the State of Texas and is located in Austin. It has administrative control over the State Bar of Texas, which is an administrative agency of the judicial branch in Texas. The court is also the sole authority for licensing attorneys in Texas and appoints the members of the Board of Law Examiners, which administers the Texas bar examination. The Supreme Court of Texas promulgates the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and other rules and standards. It supports the Permanent Judicial Commission For Children, Youth & Families.

The Texas Historical Commission designs and conducts preservation programs. Founded in 1953, the agency has a staff of more than 100 trained professionals that specializes in archeology, architecture, economic development, heritage tourism, public administration and urban planning. It offers strategic planning, educational program development, collections management, exhibition design and marketing services. The Texas Historical Commission s heritage tourism programs provide technical, financial and marketing assistance to heritage regions throughout Texas. The agency offers construction of historical buildings and archeological sites. It organizes several special events, conferences and tradeshows. The agency also stores a selection of books, posters and videos. The Texas Historical Commission maintains its corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas.