The bill, H.B. No. 1143, proposes the establishment of a memorial monument dedicated to unborn children on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. It amends Chapter 443 of the Government Code by adding Section 443.01528, which grants the State Preservation Board the authority to approve and establish this memorial. The funding for the monument will come exclusively from private contributions intended for this specific purpose, ensuring that the creation, establishment, and maintenance of the monument are supported by private donations.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 443.0152(a-1) to include the new section 443.01528 among the exceptions to the prohibition on placing additional monuments on the Capitol grounds after September 1, 2009. This change allows for the inclusion of the unborn children's memorial while maintaining the existing restrictions on new monuments. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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