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TX HB3129

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelia Orr

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows applicants for any hunting or fishing license in Texas to make voluntary donations of $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the Operation Game Thief fund during the application process

  • Requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to include donation options on the first page of all hunting and fishing license applications, including combination licenses

  • Mandates the department to provide online donation capability through its website for license applicants

  • Requires donations to be deposited into the Operation Game Thief fund by the 14th day of each month, with the department permitted to deduct reasonable administrative expenses before deposit

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.

State Finances

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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