HB 696 provides fee waivers for state park entrance, hunting, and fishing licenses for Texas residents who are first responders. Eligibility includes completing 20 years of continuous service or having a service-related disability involving a lower extremity or a disability rating of 50 percent or more. The bill defines "first responder" to include firefighters, emergency medical personnel, police officers, and other similar roles. It also amends various sections of the Parks and Wildlife Code to implement these changes. The law applies to licenses issued on or after its effective date, September 1, 2025​.