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TX SB2190

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil King

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a voluntary contribution program allowing individuals to donate $3 or more to support nonprofit organizations that assist the Department of Public Safety when applying for or renewing driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, or personal identification certificates

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to include contribution options on the first page of paper applications and provide the opportunity to donate through the department's website during online applications

  • Creates the "nonprofit organizations supporting the Department of Public Safety account" as a dedicated account in the state's general revenue fund to hold collected contributions

  • Directs the department to send contributions to the comptroller for deposit by the 14th day of each month, with allowance to deduct reasonable administrative expenses before transfer

  • Requires DPS to establish grant application procedures, guidelines for grant amounts, and criteria for evaluating applications from eligible nonprofit organizations, with funds subject to audit by the comptroller

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with contribution options applying to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Finance

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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