Website Policies

Privacy Notice

The State Preservation Board (SPB) and its divisions Bullock Texas State History Museum (TSHM), Texas State Cemetery (TSC), and Capitol Retail are committed to protecting the privacy of those accessing its websites. The purpose of this notice is to inform those accessing our Texas State websites about the collection and use of personally identifiable information.

Personally identifiable information means any information collected that could serve to identify an individual, such as:

• First and last name
• Physical address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Social Security number
• Credit card information
• Account Number
• Bank account information
• Any combination of personal information that could be used to determine identity.

Personally identifiable information is collected online using Formstack, Email and over the phone. Access to the submitted information is restricted to the specific department staff in charge of processing the information. The submitted information is password protected and not sold but may be shared with other government agencies such as DPS for the HR background check or the Texas Governor’s Mansion Tour security check requirement for example. As a Texas State Agency the information submitted may be open to the Texas Public Information Act. Contact information can be found on the Open Records Request page.

This privacy notice applies to all websites and applications maintained or contracted by the State Preservation Board if not otherwise posted on the individual division website.

• Bullock Museum Website Policies
• Texas State Cemetery Policies
• Capitol Gift Shop Privacy Policy
• Bullock Museum Store Privacy Policy

Use of Information Collected

We utilize Google Analytics to gather data from this website, enabling us to enhance and maintain its quality. By evaluating new features and pages, we tailor content to provide you with relevant information and improved accessibility. Insights from public feedback, cookies and Google Analytics contribute to enhancing your overall website experience.

SPB uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as:

• The type of browser and operating system used to visit our site;
• The date and duration of when someone visits our site;
• Number of visits to a page and document download count.

The State Preservation Board is the sole owner of the information collected on our websites. We will not sell, share or rent any personal information to others. The only information we share will be of an anonymous nature, such as survey results, sales reports or general demographic statistics.

With few exceptions, you are entitled, upon request, to be informed about the information we collect about you. Additionally, you have the right to review this information and request corrections if any of it is found to be incorrect. Public Information Requests for the State Preservation Board should be directed to our General Counsel / Public Information Officer. Contact information is posted on the Open Records Request page.

Texas Government Code: Section 522.021 (Availability of Public Information), Section 552.023 (Special Right of Access to Confidential Information) and Section 559.004 (Right to Correction of Incorrect Information).

Registration

During registration to the Capitol Gift Shop and Bullock Museum websites, a user is required to give their contact information (such as name and email address) which is saved and used to maintain accounts and to contact the user about the services for which they have expressed interest. It is optional for the user to provide demographic information (such as age and gender), and unique identifiers (such as membership or promotional identification numbers), but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience. This information is not shared or sold.

Online Payment Transactions

To process online transactions for merchandise and benefits on our E-commerce platforms, a user must provide contact information (like name and shipping address) and financial information (like credit card number, expiration date). Such information is always transferred via a secure connection to the E-commerce vendor server. This information is used for billing purposes and to complete the customer order. If we have trouble processing an order, this contact information is used to get in touch with the user.

Email

State agencies may not sell or release the email addresses of members of the public that have been provided to communicate electronically with a government body without the affirmative consent of the affected member of the public. Personally identifiable information contained in a question or comment sent to the State Preservation Board or divisions in an email message is only used by the State Preservation Board and divisions to respond to the request and to analyze trends. The State Preservation Board may redirect the message to another government agency or government employee who is in a better position to answer the question.

Website Accessibility

The State Preservation Board (SPB) is dedicated to ensuring that this website is accessible to everyone. We have incorporated a variety of features aimed at enhancing navigation for users with disabilities. Below are some of these features:

• Designed to meet WCAG 2.1 (Level AA) or higher standards throughout development.
• Tested with automated accessibility tools, keyboard-only navigation, and color filters.
• Implemented skip navigation links to allow users to bypass repetitive content.
• Included descriptive text for relevant images and non-text elements.
• Posted documents in PDF format whenever possible for compatibility with modern devices.

We value your feedback on improving accessibility. If you use assistive technology and experience any difficulties accessing information on our website due to the format of any material, please reach out to us through our Feedback Form or email us at Contact.SPB@tspb.texas.gov. To assist us in providing the most effective response, please specify the nature of your accessibility issue, your preferred format to receive the material, the web address of the requested material, and your contact information.

For more information on digital accessiblity in the state of Texas, please refer to the Texas Administrative Code for Accessibility Standards for State Agencies - Rules and the State Agency Websites - Rules .

Additional information on accessibility programs in the state of Texas is available through the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities .

Linking Policy

The SPB follows the State Website Linking and Privacy Policy found on the Texas Department of Information Resources website, State Website Linking and Privacy Policy .

Linking to State Agency Websites

1. No Permission Needed: You don't need advance permission to link to a state agency website.
2. Use Full URLs: Always use the full base URL, not a shortened version.
3. Accurate Representation: Do not misrepresent the content's origin or ownership.
4. No Framing: Do not frame a state agency page within another site without permission.
5. Proper Attribution: Do not present state agency content as your own.
6. Respect Intellectual Property: Use trademarked or protected content according to laws and proper ownership.
7. Direct Links: Ensure links take users directly to the state agency's website.
8. Avoid Server Burden: Do not create links that burden the state agency's server. Request permission to use graphics or tables.
9. Accessibility: Make reasonable efforts to ensure your site is accessible to people with disabilities.
10. Verify Links: Regularly check that links to state agency pages are still valid, as these pages may change.

Linking from State Agency Websites

1. Recommended Links: Link to federal, state, and local government websites that benefit Texas citizens and agencies.
2. Third-Party Links: Consider linking to third-party websites if they support the agency's goals and have a public purpose.
3. Right to Deny: Agencies can deny links to websites with misleading claims or conflicting purposes.
4. No Endorsement: Linking to another site does not mean the agency endorses its content or services.
5. Disclaimer: Agencies should publish a disclaimer for third-party website content.
6. Policy Link: Agencies must either link to the State Website Linking and Privacy Policy or include its provisions on their linking notice page.

Copyright Image Notice

Any trademarks that appear on this website are the property of their respective owners who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to or sponsored by the State Preservation Board. All photographs on the State Preservation Board website are copyrighted and may not be used without permission. Please ask before using any photographs or images from this website. Contact information is found on the Copyright Image Request page.

Any invention or publishable material created by an employee of the State Preservation Board which results from his or her employment is the property of the State Preservation Board.

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Social Media

The social media tools employed by the State Preservation Board are hosted by third parties, and the use of those sites is governed by the social media providers’ own policies.

Third Party Vendors

We utilize several third party web services. The State Preservation Board selected each organization based in part on their ability to abide by the same standards of our privacy policy. The State Preservation Board and divisions are the sole owners of the information collected. However, the State Preservation Board and divisions cannot be held liable for breaches of this agreement by our third party vendors. Their policies can be found on their respective websites.

• Formstack

  Used for Online Forms and Surveys.

• Heartland Retail

  Used for Capitol Retail, Parking Meter Rentals, and IMAX Concessions POS System.

• AbleCommerce

  Retail Website hosting.

• Blackbaud

  Bullock Museum Ticketing, Membership and Online services.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

The State Preservation Board and divisions make no effort to independently verify and do not exert editorial control over, information on pages outside the State Preservation Board and divisions websites. The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document or any website linked to this server do not necessarily state or reflect those of the State Preservation Board, divisions, or the State of Texas. Neither the State Preservation Board, Bullock Museum, nor the State of Texas, nor any of their employees, makes any warranties, express or implied, concerning the information, services, or software found on this website or other websites to which it links.

The State Preservation Board and its employees, expressly disclaim all implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose. You expressly agree that your use of this website is at your own risk. The State Preservation Board, divisions, and the State of Texas, and their employees do not warrant that this website, its services, servers or email sent from it are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Under no circumstances shall the State Preservation Board, divisions, State of Texas or their employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages that result in any way from your use of this website, or websites to which it links, or from reliance on or use of information, services, language translation, software, or merchandise provided on or through this website, or that result from deletion of files, delays in operation or transmission of data, or any failure of performance of the website.

We will adhere to this privacy policy unless legally required to provide information in connection with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings. Any information provided to us may be subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act .

If you have any questions, please email Contact.SPB@tspb.texas.gov.

Reports and Open Records

• Annual Reports
• Annual Reports Archive
• Open Records Request