HB 4229

relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing
stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  The heading to Section 43.405, Parks and
Wildlife Code, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 43.405.  DISPOSITION AND USE OF STAMP [COLLECTION]
SECTION 2.  Section 43.405(b), Parks and Wildlife Code, is
(b)  The stamp sale net receipts may [shall] be spent only
for coastal fisheries [enforcement and] management, including:
(1)  repair, maintenance, renovation, and construction
(A)  saltwater fish hatcheries in this state; and
(B)  facilities supporting the management of and
research related to saltwater fisheries;
(2)  restoration, enhancement, and management of
(3)  development of shoreline-based projects allowing
(4)  purchase of licenses under a license buyback
program authorized by Section 47.081, 76.405, 77.119, or 78.111
[and are hereby appropriated for such purposes].
SECTION 3.  Section 43.405(b), Parks and Wildlife Code, as
amended by this Act, applies only to receipts from the sale of
saltwater fishing stamps collected on or after the effective date
of this Act.  Receipts from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps
collected before the effective date of this Act are governed by the
law in effect immediately before that date, and that law is
continued in effect for that purpose.
SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.