Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 1930 directs all revenue from Texas saltwater fishing stamp sales (collected on or after September 1, 2025) to fund specific coastal fisheries programs. The bill requires these funds to be used exclusively for: repairing fish hatcheries and related facilities, restoring saltwater fish habitats, developing shoreline angler access projects, and purchasing licenses through designated buyback programs. It does not affect current stamp revenue collected before the effective date. The law ensures these funds directly support conservation, habitat management, and recreational access for saltwater fishing in Texas.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Signed May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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The bill text was formatted and finalized for signature, with minor formatting adjustments and the addition of certification signatures from legislative officers. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's provisions regarding saltwater fishing stamp proceeds.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and layout were adjusted to convert the bill from an engrossed version to an enrolled version, including adding certification signatures for the Senate and House passage.
Enrollment certification text was added, confirming the bill passed the Senate on April 10, 2025, and the House on April 30, 2025, with approval signatures from the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Chief Clerk of the House.
Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
45
Key actions
13
Committee
8
May 15, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 29, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (144-0-1)
house
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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