TX HB696

Waives state park entrance fees for Texas resident first responders who have completed at least 20 years of continuous service or who have a service-connected disability rating of 50% or more (or loss of use of a lower extremity)

Waives hunting and fishing license fees, including the annual combination resident hunting and fishing license fee, for qualifying first responders meeting the same service or disability criteria

Defines "first responder" as certified firefighters, certified emergency medical services personnel, municipal police officers, sheriffs and deputies, and constables and deputy constables

Requires Texas residency of more than six months for eligibility for the fee waivers

Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to licenses issued on or after that date with no refunds required for previously issued licenses