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TX SB384

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Flores

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows applicants for any hunting or fishing license in Texas to make a voluntary donation of $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the Operation Game Thief fund during the application process

  • Requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to include donation options on the first page of paper license applications and on the department's website

  • Donations must be deposited into the Operation Game Thief fund by the 14th day of each month

  • The department may deduct up to 3% of donations to cover reasonable administrative expenses for developing and administering the program

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the Senate 31-0 on March 12, 2025 and the House 143-0 on April 30, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism4/9/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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