H.B. No. 1592 establishes a new alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases, which will be administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The bill adds Section 88.823 to Subchapter K, Chapter 88 of the Education Code, mandating the development of a statewide Internet-based alert system in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Parks and Wildlife Department. This system will issue notifications regarding confirmed cases of dangerous pests or diseases, changes to quarantine orders, and compliance agreements related to pest or disease quarantines.

The alert system is required to send notifications via email and allow for enrollment to receive these alerts. Additionally, the extension service must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the relevant agencies to ensure that notifications are issued within 72 hours of any applicable actions. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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