State Senate Panel Mulls 'Protect The Alamo Act'
Follow CBSDFW.COM: Facebook | Twitter
AUSTIN (AP) - It's been 179 years since Mexican troops surrounded the Alamo and seized it after an iconic battle.
Republican state Sen. Donna Campbell wants to ensure that history never repeats itself. Only this time it's the United Nations — not Santa Anna's army — that she worries may pose a threat.
A Senate committee Tuesday will hear Campbell's "Protect the Alamo Act" that would prohibit Texas' General Land Office from giving another country ownership, control or management of the 18th century mission-turned-19th century fortress.
The office and new Land Commissioner George P. Bush are custodians of the Alamo, one of five San Antonio missions up for consideration as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Campbell says the designation "could create a conflict regarding future management of the San Antonio landmark."
(© Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)