The Texas Historical Commission (THC) developed an electronic THC Review and Compliance (eTRAC) system to help streamline project review. To register for and use the system, please read the Users Guide. The eTRAC system is for projects that THC reviews under the Antiquities Code of Texas and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Please review our other Review pages for more information about what types of projects fall under those categories.
User's Guide and eTRAC Basics
eTRAC Learning Series
Watch the following videos for an overview of how to use eTRAC:
- Introduction to eTRAC
- Account Setup
- Submitting a Project for Review
- Attachments
- Checking Project Status
- Submitting a Supplemental Review
- Section 106 Basics
Submitting Projects through eTRAC
When submitting projects for review, please consult the following webpages for guidance and information:
- What to Send for a Project Review
- Guidance and Agreement Documents has guidance on what to submit for specific project review types, including homeowners receiving federal funds, streetscale guidelines for historic commercial districts, FCC cell tower projects, HUD funds, and other federal projects
- Regulatory Archeology in Texas contains information on laws, qualifications, standards, and procedures for conducting archeological investigations in Texas
Archeological Permit Portal Training Series
The Archeological Permit Portal is accessed through a tab on eTRAC. For step-by-step guidance on how to apply for access, submit permit applications, check on the status of permits, etc., please watch the following videos. Note: these videos are only for archeologists submitting applications for Texas Archeological Permits.