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 in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Parks and Wildlife Department. The bill mandates the development of a statewide Internet-based alert system that will issue notifications regarding confirmed cases of dangerous pests or diseases, changes to quarantine orders, and compliance agreements related to pest or disease quarantines. Notifications will be sent via email, and individuals will have the option to enroll in the system to receive alerts.

Additionally, the extension service is required to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the relevant agencies to ensure that notifications are issued within 72 hours of any applicable actions taken by those agencies. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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