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 or renewing their driver's licenses or personal identification certificates, allowing them to contribute $3 or more to the grant program. The Texas Department of Public Safety is required to include a section on the application forms for individuals to indicate their contribution amount and to provide an opportunity for contributions during the application process on its website. Contributions collected will be sent to the comptroller for deposit into a dedicated account for the grant program.

Additionally, the bill outlines the establishment and administration of the grant program by the DPS, specifying that funds can be used to assist employees and their families affected by line-of-duty incidents, as well as for memorial signs for fallen employees. The bill mandates the creation of grant application procedures, guidelines for grant amounts, and criteria for evaluating applications. The changes 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)