Bill > HB3607

This bill modifies regulations related to deer breeding in Texas by making several key changes to the Parks and Wildlife Code. The bill removes specific provisions related to deer breeder's permits, effectively simplifying the regulatory framework for deer breeding. It establishes that a person may possess live breeder deer (white-tailed or mule deer) for propagation purposes only if the deer are enclosed by a fence at least eight feet high. The bill also increases the required fence height for release sites from seven to eight feet to ensure deer retention. The legislation eliminates many existing detailed regulations about deer breeding, reducing the administrative complexity surrounding permits and reporting requirements. It changes the penalties for violations to a standard Class C misdemeanor, removing previous differentiated penalty levels. The bill repeals multiple sections of the existing law related to deer breeding permits and requires the Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt new rules to implement these changes. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving the department time to adjust its regulations and processes accordingly.

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