All Roll Calls
Yes: 371 • No: 2
TexasHB 303389th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting employees of the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions.
Sponsored By: Tom Craddick, Phil King (Republican), Stan Kitzman
Signed by Governor
Charitable & Nonprofit OrganizationsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualState Finances--Management & ControlVehicles & Traffic--Driver's LicensesIDENTIFICATION CARDSPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Grants support Texas public safety workers
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas's Department of Public Safety must run a grant program for nonprofits supporting its employees. Grants can help employees and families of employees killed or injured in the line of duty. They can also pay for memorial signs for employees killed on duty. The department must set application procedures, grant amount guidelines, and criteria for reviewing applications; no grant amounts are specified. Money stays in a dedicated state account, available for appropriation only to the department for grants and subject to comptroller audits.
Optional donations with Texas license applications
Beginning January 1, 2026, Texas license and ID applicants can choose to donate $3 or more. This applies to new and renewal driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal ID cards. The money funds nonprofit grants supporting Department of Public Safety employees. Applications must include a donation field on the first page, and applicants must also have an online donation option. The department sends donations to the comptroller for the dedicated account by the 14th of each month. It may first deduct reasonable costs of running the donation program.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Tom Craddick
House
Phil King
Republican • Senate
Stan Kitzman
House
Cosponsors
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 5/7/2025
Record vote
Yes: 145 • No: 0
House vote • 5/6/2025
Record vote
Yes: 141 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Yes: 8 • No: 2
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Finance
Yes: 15 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/22/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/22/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/21/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/21/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/21/2025HouseRecord vote
5/20/2025SenatePassed
5/20/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/20/2025SenateRecord vote
5/20/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/20/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/20/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/20/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/19/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/14/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/14/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/14/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/14/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/14/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/14/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/14/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/13/2025SenateReferred to Finance
5/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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