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TX HB3479

TX HB3479
Relating to the Rio Grande vegetative management program.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the Rio Grande vegetative management program.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Texas Agriculture Code to expand the scope of the state's Carrizo cane management program along the Rio Grande River. Specifically, the bill changes the program from a narrow "Carrizo cane eradication" initiative to a broader "Rio Grande vegetative management" program that aims to manage Carrizo cane and other noxious vegetation that impedes border security. The language shift suggests a more comprehensive approach to controlling invasive plants along the Texas-Mexico border, moving from complete eradication to a more nuanced management strategy. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both the Texas House and Senate, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025. This change reflects an evolving approach to managing vegetation in border regions, likely considering both environmental and security concerns.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (50)

Briscoe Cain (R)* Richard Hayes (R)* Don McLaughlin (R)* Matt Morgan (R)* Judith Zaffirini (D)* Daniel Alders (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Jeffrey Barry (R),  César Blanco (D),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  David Cook (R),  Tom Craddick (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Jay Dean (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  Caroline Fairly (R),  James Frank (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Roland Gutierrez (D),  Cody Harris (R),  Adam Hinojosa (R),  Chuy Hinojosa (D),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Mitch Little (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Brent Money (R),  Candy Noble (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Richard Raymond (D),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Trey Wharton (R), 

Last Action

Effective immediately (on 06/20/2025)

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