Bill > HB3760

This bill amends the Texas Tax Code to add a new sales and use tax exemption specifically for materials used in trapping feral hogs. The exemption covers feral hog traps, including box traps, corral traps, and cage traps, as well as any tangible personal property used to create such traps. This modification is added to an existing list of agricultural-related tax exemptions, which already includes items like farm equipment, animal feed, and agricultural machinery. The bill specifies that this tax exemption will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will not retroactively affect tax liabilities that accrued before the effective date. The purpose appears to be to provide financial relief to farmers and landowners who are dealing with the significant agricultural and environmental challenges posed by feral hogs, which are considered an invasive species that can cause extensive damage to crops and land.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3760