HB 3129
AN ACT relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Allows hunters and fishing license applicants to voluntarily donate $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the Operation Game Thief Fund when purchasing their license, either on paper applications or online. The donations will be deposited into the fund by the Parks and Wildlife Department within 14 days of each month, with the department permitted to deduct reasonable administrative expenses before transferring the funds.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 12, Parks and Wildlife Code, is amended by adding Section 12.207 to read as follows: Sec. 12.207. DONATION TO FUND BY HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE APPLICANT. (a) An applicant for a hunting or fishing license of any type under this code, including a combination hunting and fishing license, may make a donation of $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the operation game thief fund when applying for the license. (1) include space on the first page of each application for a hunting or fishing license that allows an applicant to indicate that the applicant is donating $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the operation game thief fund; and (2) provide an opportunity for an applicant for a hunting or fishing license to donate $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the operation game thief fund through the department's Internet (c) The department shall deposit a donation made under this section in the operation game thief fund not later than the 14th day of each month. Before depositing the money, the department may deduct money equal to the amount of reasonable expenses for developing and administering this section. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when
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