Austin American-Statesman The Legislature just gave the museum a one-time $8 million infusion through a supplementary funding bill (Senate Bill 30) signed by Gov. Greg Abbott this month.
Austin American-Statesman The natural history museum on the University of Texas campus is undergoing an ambitious revamp, not only to modernize the exhibits but to expand the business model, seeking new revenue streams to replace the final piece of funding lost last year to state budget cuts.