Sec. 482.301. SPACE EXPLORATION AND AERONAUTICS RESEARCH FUND; ESTABLISHMENT. (a) The space exploration and aeronautics research fund is established to provide grants to eligible entities and for other purposes as provided by this chapter. (b) The fund is a trust fund outside the treasury with the comptroller and administered by the commission. (c) The fund is composed of: (1) gifts, grants, and donations provided to the commission; and (2) money from any source designated by the legislature. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 5246), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2025.