Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
HB 3883 adds the FIA World Endurance Championship international automobile race to the list of events eligible for state funding under Texas's major events reimbursement program. This change directly affects the FIA World Endurance Championship race by making it qualify for reimbursement of certain costs incurred during the event. The bill amends the definition of "Event" in state law to include this specific race as a qualifying activity. It does not create new funding but expands existing eligibility to cover this international motorsport event. The change applies to the race itself, not to other types of events or broader policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action May 21, 2025
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May 6, 2025
MODERATE
This bill updated the Texas Government Code to add new major sporting and cultural events eligible for state funding reimbursement, including the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals, SX Global, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It also created a new exemption for large venue events to streamline eligibility requirements for certain high-profile competitions.
Scope change
Expanded the list of eligible events for state funding reimbursement to include additional major sporting events, cultural festivals, and entertainment venues not previously covered.
ELIGIBILITY
Added the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals, SX Global, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship to the list of eligible events for funding reimbursement.
Added a new exemption in Section 478.0053 that waives certain eligibility requirements for events held at large venues, making it easier for these events to qualify for funding.
DEFINITION
Added new definitions for 'Site selection organization' to include SX Global and the Ultimate Fighting Championship among other organizations.
TIMELINE
Established September 1, 2025 as the effective date for the new provisions.
Floor votes · House May 6, 2025
How they voted
81–60
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 143
May 6, 2025
D
Democratic57
96% Yea
R
Republican86
67% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
8
Committee
7
Amendments
2
May 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Economic Development
upper
May 21, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 6, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment as amended
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sheryl Cole
DDemocratic
Co
John Bucy
DDemocratic
Co
Penny Morales Shaw
DDemocratic
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