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TX SB2190
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil King
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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