Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB1930 restricts the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) from using saltwater fishing stamp revenue for law enforcement, redirecting funds strictly toward coastal infrastructure, hatchery maintenance, and commercial license buybacks. This legislation primarily impacts marine construction contractors and commercial fishery license holders by altering the funding landscape for state procurement effective September 1, 2025.
Sen. Juan Hinojosa·Senate Bill·Regular Session
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Vendors currently supplying enforcement equipment (e.g., game warden gear) funded by this specific stamp revenue must secure alternative funding sources for renewals. Construction firms should prepare Master Service Agreements (MSAs) tailored to "shoreline access" and "hatchery infrastructure."
No new mandates. Procurement teams should be briefed on the new statutory funding limitations to avoid submitting non-compliant bids for enforcement-related goods under this fund code.
No new requirements for private entities. The burden of segregating pre-2025 and post-2025 receipts falls solely on TPWD.
No fee changes or direct cost increases for businesses.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about SB1930
SB1930 restricts the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) from using saltwater fishing stamp revenue for law enforcement, redirecting funds strictly toward coastal infrastructure, hatchery maintenance, and commercial license buybacks. This legislation primarily impacts marine construction contractors and commercial fishery license holders by altering the funding landscape for state procurement effective September 1, 2025.
SB1930 was authored by Texas Senator Juan Hinojosa during the Regular Session.
SB1930 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 15, 2025.
SB1930 is enforced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The regulatory priority for SB1930 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1930 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1930 addresses topics including parks & wildlife, parks & wildlife--hunting & fishing, parks & wildlife--licenses, state finances and state finances--management & control.
Key dates for SB1930: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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