H.B. No. 1497 proposes an amendment to Chapter 443 of the Government Code, specifically adding Section 443.01528, which mandates the placement of a nativity scene on the State Capitol grounds during the month of December each year. This section outlines that the State Preservation Board is responsible for this placement, ensuring that the nativity scene is displayed annually.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the nativity scene is not classified as a monument, thereby exempting it from the limitations set forth in Section 443.0152(a-1). The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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