S.C.R. No. 19 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that seeks to authorize the construction of a Texas Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex. The resolution highlights the significance of the National Life Monument, a bronze sculpture by artist Timothy Schmalz that celebrates the miracle of life and depicts a mother with her unborn child. Currently, replicas of this monument are located in Rome and Washington, D.C. The resolution emphasizes that a replica at the Texas Capitol would serve as a communal space for Texans to honor and celebrate the beauty of human life.
The resolution outlines the procedural requirements for the construction of the monument, which include legislative approval, funding from private donors, and adherence to specific size and design limitations. It calls for the State Preservation Board to oversee the project, ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations. The resolution was adopted by both the Senate and the House, reflecting bipartisan support for the initiative, and it directs the Texas Secretary of State to forward an official copy of the resolution to the executive director of the State Preservation Board.