(a) The commission may assist Fort Bliss Military Reservation in El Paso in the establishment and operation at Fort Bliss of a museum and study center devoted to the history of the United States air defense system.
(b) To accomplish the purposes of this section, the commission may:
(1) seek and accept gifts, grants, and donations of funds or property from public and private sources, including seeking available federal funds; and
(2) contribute funds appropriated to the commission for the purpose.

(c) The commission may provide assistance and contribute funds under this section only if the commission receives appropriate assurances that, subject to the security requirements of the military reservation, the museum and study center will be open for use by the general public.