HB 696 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to waivers for state park entrance fees and hunting and fishing license fees for certain resident first responders.

This bill would waive state park entrance fees and hunting/fishing license fees for Texas resident first responders who meet specific criteria. To qualify, individuals must have completed 20+ years of continuous service as a first responder or have a service-connected disability (loss of lower extremity or 50%+ disability rating). The bill defines "first responder" to include firefighters, EMTs, police officers, sheriffs, and constables. It applies only to Texas residents who have lived in the state continuously for over six months.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
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