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TexasSB 280189th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.

Sponsored By: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Joanne Shofner

Signed by Governor

AnimalsParks & Wildlife--GeneralParks & Wildlife--Hunting & FishingParks & Wildlife--LicensesPERMITSPARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSIONPARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New permits for hunting dog trials

Texas creates permits for competitive hunting dog trials pursuing squirrels, fur-bearing animals, or nongame animals. Trials must take place on private land or public land designated by the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Each permit covers only the listed land for nine consecutive days. Applicants must use the department’s form and list their name, address, trial location, species, sanctioning organization, and other required information. Registered participants are exempt from state hunting license requirements only while taking part in the permitted trial. The commission must adopt rules to run the program and protect wildlife.

Organizers pay $50 for trial permits

Applicants pay $50 for each hunting dog field trial permit application. After allowable costs, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department deposits these fees into the Game, Fish, and Water Safety Account. The law also recognizes carbon storage and ecosystem services revenue as allowed sources of money for that account.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Bryan Hughes

    Republican • Senate

  • Joanne Shofner

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 294 • No: 0

House vote • 5/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 138 • No: 0

House vote • 5/22/2025

Record vote

Yes: 140 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/27/2025House

  4. Signed in the House

    5/26/2025House

  5. Signed in the Senate

    5/26/2025Senate

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/23/2025Senate

  7. House passage reported

    5/23/2025Senate

  8. Record vote (RV#3366)

    5/23/2025House

  9. Passed

    5/23/2025House

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/23/2025House

  11. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/22/2025House

  12. Record vote (RV#3290)

    5/22/2025House

  13. Passed to 3rd reading

    5/22/2025House

  14. Read 2nd time

    5/22/2025House

  15. Placed on General State Calendar

    5/22/2025House

  16. Considered in Calendars

    5/20/2025House

  17. Committee report sent to Calendars

    5/19/2025House

  18. Committee report distributed

    5/16/2025House

  19. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

    5/16/2025House

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

    5/14/2025House

  21. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

    5/14/2025House

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/14/2025House

  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/14/2025House

  24. Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

    5/2/2025House

  25. Read first time

    5/2/2025House

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