House bill · 89R

HB 4538

Relating to the transfer by the Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office of a portion of the revenue derived from vessel registration fees to cover the cost of removing derelict vessels from waterways.

Did not pass

Progress

57 days from first to latest action, across 6 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
Heard in committee
May 8
Reported from committee
Stopped here
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Left pending in committee
May 8, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Culture, Recreation & Tourism
May 8, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Culture, Recreation & Tourism
May 8, 2025 · House
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

In committee

Culture, Recreation & Tourism
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · heard May 8, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Fees & Other Nontax Revenue: State Parks & Wildlife: General Parks & Wildlife: Water Safety Public Lands, Buildings & Resources State Finances: Management & Control Water: General

Bill text

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