Sec. 43.655. DISPOSITION OF MIGRATORY GAME BIRD STAMP NET PROCEEDS. (a) The migratory game bird stamp net proceeds shall be deposited to the credit of the game, fish, and water safety account under Section 11.032 and may be used only for the purposes specified in Section 43.656.
(b) Net proceeds from the migratory game bird stamp consist of:
(1) proceeds from the issuance of migratory game bird stamps;
(2) the amount allocated by the department from the net proceeds of a combination license if migratory game bird stamps are issued as part of a combination license under Chapter 50;
(3) proceeds from the sale of collector's editions of migratory game bird stamps, if issued under Section 43.654(b);
(4) payments, including royalty payments, received for the use of the migratory game bird stamp image authorized under Section 43.654(c); and
(5) interest and other earnings from the investment of remaining net proceeds under Subsection (c).
(c) The comptroller shall invest the remaining net proceeds, if any, in accordance with state law.
(d) Any net proceeds under this section not used in a fiscal year remain in the game, fish, and water safety account and are exempt from the application of Section 403.095, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 882 (S.B. 1192), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Chapter 43 - Special Licenses and Permits
Subchapter S. Migratory and Upland Game Bird Stamps
Section 43.652. Migratory or Upland Game Bird Stamp Required
Section 43.653. Hunting License Required
Section 43.654. Design and Issuance of Stamps
Section 43.655. Disposition of Migratory Game Bird Stamp Net Proceeds
Section 43.656. Uses of Net Proceeds From Migratory Game Bird Stamp
Section 43.657. Disposition of Upland Game Bird Stamp Net Proceeds
Section 43.658. Uses of Net Proceeds From Upland Game Bird Stamp
Section 43.659. Contracts, Donations, and Grants
Section 43.660. Refusal to Show Stamp or Proof of Exemption Eligibility
Section 43.661. Reciprocal Agreements Relating to Migratory Game Birds