The bill proposes the establishment of the Institute for Chronic Wasting Disease Research as a component of Texas A&M University. It outlines the institute's purpose, which includes studying the progression of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer, analyzing genetic profiles of infected deer, and developing strategies to prevent and treat CWD. The institute will work in partnership with deer breeders and may conduct research activities at locations where deer breeder permits have been issued. Additionally, it allows the institute to accept gifts or grants for its operations and mandates compensation for deer breeders who provide breeder deer for research activities.

The bill also specifies that the implementation of its provisions is contingent upon the legislature appropriating funds specifically for this purpose. If such funds are not allocated, the institute may still choose to implement the provisions using other available appropriations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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