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This bill authorizes the State Preservation Board to approve and establish a memorial monument dedicated to unborn children on the State Capitol grounds in Texas. The bill specifically stipulates that the monument can only be created, established, and permanently maintained using private contributions specifically earmarked for this purpose. The legislation modifies existing government code to create an exception to the general rule that no additional monuments may be placed on the historic Capitol grounds, allowing this specific memorial to be constructed. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, which gives ample time for planning, fundraising, and preparation of the memorial. By requiring private funding, the bill ensures that taxpayer money will not be used to create the monument, and by placing it on the Capitol grounds, it aims to provide a prominent and meaningful location for remembering unborn children.

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