The bill, H.B. No. 3129, proposes an amendment to the Parks and Wildlife Code by 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 their licenses. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is required to include a section on the first page of the license application for this purpose and to provide an option for donations through their website.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any donations collected must be deposited into the operation game thief fund by the department within 14 days of each month, after deducting reasonable expenses for administering the donation process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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