The bill, S.B. No. 384, proposes an amendment to the Parks and Wildlife Code by adding Section 12.207, which allows applicants for hunting or fishing licenses to make a voluntary donation to the operation game thief fund. Applicants can choose to donate $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 the application for applicants to indicate their donation 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 each month, with the department allowed to deduct reasonable expenses related to the administration of this donation process before making the deposit. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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