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TX HB761

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Terri Leo-Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to waive hunting license fees for all honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed services, expanding beyond the current waiver for only veterans with disabilities

  • Requires the Commission to waive fishing license fees for all honorably discharged veterans, adding this group to existing fee waivers for disabled veterans and active duty military personnel

  • Mandates fee waivers for annual combination hunting and fishing licenses for honorably discharged veterans

  • Maintains existing fee waivers for qualified veterans with disabilities and residents on active duty in the U.S. military forces, Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, or Texas State Guard

  • Applies only to licenses issued on or after September 1, 2025, with no refunds required for licenses issued before that date

Legislative Description

Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for honorably discharged veterans.

Fees & Other Nontax Revenue

Last Action

Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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