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TX SCR19

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Preservation Board to approve construction of a "Texas Life Monument" at the State Capitol Complex, located outside the historic Capitol grounds
  • The monument would be a replica of the "National Life Monument," an eight-foot bronze sculpture by artist Timothy Schmalz depicting a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb
  • Original sculptures currently exist at the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome and the Theological College in Washington, D.C.
  • Monument must comply with Chapter 443 of the Government Code, including private donor funding, size and design limitations, and timely completion requirements
  • Adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2025 (22-9) and by the House on May 20, 2025 (98-44)

Legislative Description

Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a Texas Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.

Resolutions

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism5/12/2025
Administration2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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