By: Shapleigh S.B. No. 2177 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the establishment of a nonprofit organization for the acquisition of historic art pieces for the Capitol. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 443, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 443.0104 to read as follows: Sec. 443.0104. CAPITOL HISTORIC ART NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. The board, in consultation with any appropriate state agencies and any appropriate committees that are established under this chapter, may participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization that is established for the purpose of raising money for the acquisition of art pieces for the Capitol. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.