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TX HB3724

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Denise Villalobos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows placement of cultivated oysters in natural oyster beds, private oyster beds, or coastal waters with written authorization from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

  • Requires the Parks and Wildlife Department to adopt best management practices for authorizing the placement of cultivated oysters

  • Amends existing law that previously prohibited placing cultivated oysters in natural or private oyster beds by creating an exception for department-authorized placements

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.

Parks & Wildlife

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/26/2025

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