Loading chat...
TX HB4229
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Metcalf
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Expands the allowable uses of net receipts from saltwater fishing stamp sales from "coastal fisheries enforcement and management" to specifically enumerated coastal fisheries management purposes
-
Authorizes funds to be used for repair, maintenance, renovation, and construction of saltwater fish hatcheries and facilities supporting saltwater fisheries management and research
-
Permits spending on restoration, enhancement, and management of saltwater fish habitats, as well as development of shoreline-based projects for saltwater angler access
-
Allows proceeds to fund license buyback programs under specified sections of the Parks and Wildlife Code (Sections 47.081, 76.405, 77.119, or 78.111)
-
Applies only to stamp sale receipts collected on or after September 1, 2025, with prior receipts governed by existing law
Legislative Description
Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
State Finances
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call
4/29/2025