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TX HB1592
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mihaela Plesa
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AI Summary
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service must develop and implement a statewide Internet-based alert system for notifications about wildlife and plant pests, diseases, and quarantines
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Alert system must notify subscribers of confirmed dangerous pest or disease cases, establishment/modification/removal of quarantine orders, and compliance agreements with the Department of Agriculture
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Notifications must be delivered via email with an enrollment option for the public to sign up for alerts
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Extension Service must enter memorandums of understanding with the Department of Agriculture, Texas Animal Health Commission, and Parks and Wildlife Department to ensure notifications are issued within 72 hours of agency actions
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Health
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025