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TX HB2482
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pat Curry
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and Department from designating or maintaining chronic wasting disease (CWD) containment zones or surveillance zones
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Defines containment zones as areas where CWD is detected or detection is determined probable, and surveillance zones as areas where CWD presence could reasonably be expected
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Bars the commission or department from creating any geographic designations that regulate activities of license or permit holders based on CWD detection or expected presence
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Abolishes all existing CWD containment and surveillance zones upon the effective date of the act
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a prohibition on chronic wasting disease containment zones and surveillance zones established by the Parks and Wildlife Commission or the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
3/17/2025