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 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 by the department no later than the 14th day of each month. The department is permitted to deduct reasonable expenses incurred in developing and administering this donation process before making the deposit. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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