In 1993, the Texas Legislature created the Texas Cultural Trust to provide a permanent funding source for the arts in Texas. The Texas Cultural Trust Council (TCTC), a 501(c) 3 organization, was created to raise dollars for the Trust from the private sector. The Texas Commission on the Arts, through its formal grant process, administers the interest from the Trust.

This public/private partnership between the Texas Cultural Trust Council, a group of distinguished volunteers from across Texas, and the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA), a group of distinguished citizens appointed by the governor, is unique. While each organization works independently, we share a common goal to ensure the future of the arts and arts education in Texas, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all Texans.