All Roll Calls
Yes: 366 • No: 1
TexasSB 38489th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Sponsored By: Pete Flores (Republican), Angelia Orr, Cody Vasut
Signed by Governor
Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & FishingParks & Wildlife--LicensesState Finances--Management & ControlGIFTS & DONATIONSPARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Optional donations for hunting and fishing applicants
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas hunting and fishing license applicants can donate to the Operation Game Thief Fund. Donations are voluntary, with choices of $1, $5, $10, or $20, including when applying for a combination license. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department must offer donations on the first page of each application and through its website. It must deposit donations into the fund by the 14th day of each month. Before depositing, it may deduct reasonable setup and administration costs, capped at 3% of the amount deposited.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Pete Flores
Republican • Senate
Angelia Orr
House
Cody Vasut
House
Cosponsors
Sarah Eckhardt
Democratic • Senate
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 143 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Record vote
Yes: 146 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/12/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/12/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/15/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/6/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/5/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/5/2025SenateReported enrolled
4/30/2025SenateHouse passage reported
4/30/2025SenateRecord vote (RV#950)
4/30/2025HousePassed
4/30/2025HouseRead 3rd time
4/30/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
4/29/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#903)
4/29/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
4/29/2025HouseRead 2nd time
4/29/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 3129)
4/29/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
4/28/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
4/25/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
4/25/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
4/24/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
4/24/2025HouseReferred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
4/9/2025HouseRead first time
4/9/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
3/13/2025HouseReported engrossed
3/12/2025SenateRecord vote
3/12/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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