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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has been serving the people of Texas for more than a century. Since 1909, when the state …
Frequently asked questions
Q:
Can I use a metal detector on public property in Texas?
A:
State law prohibits the collection of artifacts from public property without an antiquities permit, which the THC issues only to qualified professional archeologists. Metal detection hobbyists should …
State law prohibits the collection of artifacts from public property without an antiquities permit, which the THC issues only to qualified professional archeologists. Metal detection hobbyists should reach out...
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