H.B. 2900 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 2900
By: Phillips
State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Section 46.004, Parks and Wildlife Code sets the minimum fees for resident
and non-resident fishing licenses in Texas.  The minimum fee for a
non-resident fishing license currently is set at $15.  HB 2900 would set
the minimum non-resident fishing license fee at $50. 


RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution. 


ANALYSIS

HB 2900 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code by raising the minimum fee
charged for a non-resident fishing license from $15 to $50 or an amount
set by the commission. 



EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2003