Bill Text: TX SB573 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Relating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-27 - Effective on 9/1/17 [SB573 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SB573-Enrolled.html
 
 
  S.B. No. 573
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater
  fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 43.805(b), Parks and Wildlife Code, is
  amended to read as follows:
         (b)  The net receipts from freshwater fishing stamp and
  collectable freshwater fishing stamp sales may be spent only for
  the:
               (1)  [the] repair, maintenance, renovation, or
  construction [replacement] of:
                     (A)  freshwater fish hatcheries in this state;
  and
                     (B)  facilities supporting the management of and
  research related to freshwater fisheries; [or]
               (2)  [the] purchase of game fish that are stocked into
  the public water of this state;
               (3)  restoration, enhancement, or management of
  freshwater fish habitats;
               (4)  development of shoreline-based projects allowing
  freshwater angler access; and
               (5)  administration and operation of freshwater fish
  hatcheries in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the average
  annual net receipts in a state fiscal biennium.
         SECTION 2.  Section 43.805(c), Parks and Wildlife Code, is
  repealed.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 573 passed the Senate on
  April 4, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 573 passed the House on
  May 19, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 142, Nays 0, one
  present not voting.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor
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