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TX SB2652

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the deer breeder's permit requirement from the Parks and Wildlife Department, allowing persons to possess live breeder deer (white-tailed or mule deer) for propagation without obtaining a state permit

  • Requires breeder deer to be surrounded by a fence at least 8 feet in height at all times, increased from the previous 7-foot requirement for release sites

  • Removes deer breeding facilities from the definition of "agricultural business" eligible for certain state agricultural programs and financing under the Agriculture Code

  • Repeals numerous regulatory provisions including permit applications, record-keeping requirements, reporting obligations, inspection authority, and related administrative sections governing deer breeders

  • Directs the Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt, amend, or repeal rules as necessary to implement these changes, effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the regulation of deer breeding by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

Parks & Wildlife

Last Action

Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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