The bill, H.B. No. 2998, proposes an amendment to the Local Government Code by adding Section 370.010, which mandates that municipalities and counties must obtain voter approval before conducting mass pesticide applications. The bill defines "mass pesticide application" as the use of a motor vehicle or mechanical device for pesticide application and specifies that the term "pesticide" aligns with the definition in the Agriculture Code. It stipulates that a municipality or county cannot proceed with such applications unless a majority of voters approve it in an election specifically held for that purpose. Additionally, if the application occurs entirely within a municipality's boundaries, it does not require approval from the county's voters.

The governing body of the municipality or county is authorized to order the election for this purpose, and the ballot must clearly indicate the option for voters to approve or disapprove the mass pesticide application. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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