S.B. No. 384 introduces a new provision to the Parks and Wildlife Code, specifically adding Section 12.207, which allows applicants for hunting or fishing licenses to make voluntary donations to the operation game thief fund. Applicants can choose to donate amounts of $1, $5, $10, or $20 when applying for any type of hunting or fishing license, including combination licenses. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is required to include a designated space on the first page of each application for applicants to indicate their donation choice and to provide an option for donations through the department's website.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any donations collected must be deposited into the operation game thief fund within 14 days of receipt, with the department allowed to deduct reasonable administrative expenses not exceeding three percent of the total amount deposited. This legislation aims to enhance funding for the operation game thief fund, which supports wildlife conservation efforts in Texas. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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