S.B. No. 1245 amends Section 43.1075 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow qualified landowners or their agents to use helicopters for hunting specific animals, including feral hogs, coyotes, and aoudad sheep. The bill specifies that this activity must be conducted under the authority of a permit issued by the relevant authorities. The previous language that limited the use of helicopters to feral hogs and coyotes has been updated to include aoudad sheep, thereby expanding the scope of animals that can be hunted in this manner.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt or amend rules as necessary to implement these changes as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislative change aims to address wildlife management and control issues related to these species in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.1075 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Senate Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.1075 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Engrossed: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.1075 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
House Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.1075 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Enrolled: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.1075 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)