Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee Apr 15th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

The meeting convened by Chair Metcalfe was characterized by the passage of multiple bills aimed at designating various regions in Texas for specific cultural or recreational significance, such as HCR 71 establishing LaSalle County as the Wild Hog Capital and HCR 86 naming Denton as the Halloween Capital of Texas. All bills discussed received unanimous support in the committee, signaling a cooperative atmosphere among committee members. Representative Flores brought forth House Bill 3883 which focuses on an important economic tool to spur Texas' competitive edge in hosting major events. The committee's voting process was efficient, as all motions to report the bills favorably passed without any opposition.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB2385

Filed
2/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
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Texas House Bill HB3349

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the events trust fund and to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, and motor sports racing trust fund.
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Texas House Bill HB3883

Filed
3/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of a Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship international automobile race for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
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Texas House Bill HB3962

Filed
3/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
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Texas House Bill HB4396

Filed
3/11/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of the American Performance Horseman and the American Rodeo for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
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Texas House Bill HB4588

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of aquatic vegetation management by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas House Bill HB4811

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
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Texas House Bill HB4867

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the management of wildlife and exotic animals from aircraft; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas House Bill HB4895

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas House Bill HB5088

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the major events reimbursement program and the events trust fund.
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Texas House Bill HB5398

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
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Texas House Bill HB5616

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and fund.