H.B. No. 3883 amends the Government Code to expand the list of events eligible for funding under the major events reimbursement program in Texas. The bill specifically adds new events, including a Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship international automobile race and the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals, to the definition of "Event." Additionally, it modifies the definition of "Site selection organization" to include South by Southwest as a recognized organization.

Furthermore, the bill provides an exemption from certain eligibility requirements for large venues hosting specific events, including those newly added. It states that if an endorsing municipality or county requests a determination for events described in the updated definitions, the remaining provisions of the chapter will apply as if the events met the eligibility requirements. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 478.0001 (Government Code 478)
House Committee Report: Government Code 478.0001 (Government Code 478)
Engrossed: Government Code 478.0001, Government Code 478.0053 (Government Code 478)