H.B. No. 3033 establishes a grant program for nonprofit organizations that support employees of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Texas. The bill introduces a voluntary contribution option for individuals applying for original or renewal driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses, allowing them to contribute $3 or more to the grant program. The Texas Department of Transportation is tasked with including a section on the application forms for these licenses to facilitate contributions and must also provide an option for online contributions. Contributions collected will be sent to the comptroller for deposit into a dedicated account for the grant program, with provisions for the department to deduct reasonable administrative expenses.

Additionally, the bill amends the Government Code to require the establishment of the grant program, which will provide financial assistance to DPS employees and their families, particularly those affected by line-of-duty incidents. The grant funds can be used for various forms of support, including memorial signs for fallen employees. The bill outlines the creation of application procedures, guidelines for grant amounts, and evaluation criteria for applications. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.013 (Government Code 411)
House Committee Report: Government Code 411.013 (Government Code 411)
Engrossed: Government Code 411.013 (Government Code 411)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 411.013 (Government Code 411)
Enrolled: Government Code 411.013 (Government Code 411)