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TX SB1245

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds aoudad sheep to the list of animals that may be hunted from helicopters under a permit, alongside feral hogs and coyotes

  • Qualified landowners or their agents may contract to participate as hunters or observers in helicopter-based depredation operations targeting these animals

  • Requires the Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt or amend rules as necessary to implement the changes

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed the Senate 30-0 on April 10, 2025, and the House 140-1 on May 7, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.

Parks & Wildlife

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism4/17/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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