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TX HB2669

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Guerra

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to establish a reporting system for ranchers to report balloons found on their property and livestock deaths caused by balloon ingestion

  • Mandates the extension service to develop and implement a public outreach program educating people about the environmental dangers of releasing balloons

  • Requires the extension service to inform ranchers about the availability of the new reporting system

  • Directs the extension service to submit an annual report to the legislature by January 1 each year, summarizing reported incidents and potentially including recommendations for deterring balloon releases

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a reporting and education program for the dangers of balloons to livestock.

Environment

Last Action

Received from the House

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Livestock3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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