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

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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-Comm_Sub.html

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By: Estes S.B. No. 573
(Frullo)

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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repealed.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.