Bill: HB 448, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Finance
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Ryan Guillen
Sponsor(s)
Charles Perry
Bill Caption
Relating to the transfer of certain revenue into the state parks account.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department must transfer 15% of all amounts collected during the previous month from vessel registration fees, vessel manufacturer or dealer licensing fees, and vessel and outboard motor titling fees to the state parks account. HB 448 would make it optional for the Parks and Wildlife Department to transfer no more than 15% of those funds.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This updates state park account funding procedures and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty
principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas League of Conservation Voters
Texas Wildlife Association
The Nature Conservancy
The Sierra Club
