The bill proposes the establishment of the Institute for Chronic Wasting Disease Research as a component of Texas A&M University. It introduces new legal language defining key terms such as "breeder deer," "chronic wasting disease," and the "institute." The institute will be managed by a board and is authorized to employ personnel, accept gifts or grants, and collaborate with deer breeders to study chronic wasting disease. Specific activities include analyzing genetic profiles of infected deer, developing prevention strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of these strategies and treatments.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for deer breeders who provide animals for research, ensuring they receive compensation for any breeder deer used in the institute's activities. It allows for the transfer of breeder deer to the institute for research purposes, regardless of the location of the deer breeder's permit. The implementation of the bill's provisions is contingent upon legislative appropriations, with a specified effective date of September 1, 2025.

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