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TX SB1215
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires the department to adopt best management practices for authorizing cultivated oyster placements
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Amends existing law that previously prohibited placing cultivated oysters in natural or private oyster beds by adding an exception for department-approved placements
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Passed the Texas Senate 30-0 on April 10, 2025, and the House 142-0 on April 30, 2025
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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
Effective on 9/1/25
5/15/2025