(a) The commission may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any federal program involving the planning, acquisition, and development of historic sites and structures described by Subchapter C.
(b) The commission may contract with the United States to plan, acquire, and develop historic sites and structures described by Subchapter C in conformity with any federal act concerning the development of historic sites and structures.

(c) The commission shall keep financial and other records relating to programs under this section and shall furnish to appropriate officials and agencies of the United States and of this state all reports and information reasonably necessary for the administration of the programs.