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TX SB2112

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Violations of cultivated oyster mariculture statutes (Section 75.0104(a) or 75.0106 of the Parks and Wildlife Code) are classified as Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanors, increasing to Class A misdemeanors for repeat offenders with a prior conviction within five years

  • Violations of rules adopted under the cultivated oyster mariculture chapter are classified as Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanors, increasing to Class B misdemeanors for offenders with two or more prior rule violations within five years

  • The enhanced penalties apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025

  • Passed the Senate on April 9, 2025 (28-2) and the House on May 20, 2025 (110-36)

Legislative Description

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses related to cultivated oyster mariculture; increasing a criminal penalty.

Parks & Wildlife

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism4/22/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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