Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
HB 3129 allows hunters and anglers applying for Texas hunting or fishing licenses to voluntarily donate $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the Operation Game Thief Fund. The bill requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to include donation options on license applications (both physical and online) and deposit donations into the fund within 14 days of receipt. This policy change directly affects license applicants by adding a simple, optional contribution mechanism during the application process. The fund supports enforcement efforts against illegal hunting and fishing activities. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2025
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Total actions
23
Key actions
6
Committee
8
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Transferred to Calendars Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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