81R8387 SLB-D
By: Vaught H.B. No. 1610
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the waiver of state park entrance fees for active or
retired peace officers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 13, Parks and Wildlife
Code, is amended by adding Section 13.0186 to read as follows:
Sec. 13.0186. PARK FEE WAIVER FOR PEACE OFFICERS. The
department shall waive the state park entrance fee and vehicle
entrance fee for any person who is an active or retired peace
officer, as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, on
presentation of an identification card that identifies the
individual as an active or retired peace officer.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.