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89(R) SB 1930 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
S.B. No. 1930
AN ACT
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
]
FEES.
SECTION 2. Section 43.405(b), Parks and Wildlife Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(b) The stamp sale net receipts
may
[
shall
] be spent
only
for coastal fisheries [
enforcement and
] management
, including:
(1)
repair, maintenance, renovation, and construction
of:
(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
saltwater fish habitats;
(3)
development of shoreline-based projects allowing
saltwater angler access; and
(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.
______________________________
______________________________
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1930 passed the Senate on
April 10, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
______________________________
Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1930 passed the House on
April 30, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 142, Nays 0, two
present not voting.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
______________________________
Governor