The bill, H.B. No. 3607, aims to amend the regulation of deer breeding by the Parks and Wildlife Department in Texas. Key changes include the redefinition of "Agricultural business" to include businesses engaged in recreational activities on agricultural land, and the renaming of Subchapter L from "Breeder's Permit" to "Breeder Deer." The bill introduces new provisions allowing individuals to possess live breeder deer for propagation, provided they are enclosed by a fence at least eight feet high. Additionally, it modifies existing regulations regarding the release sites for breeder deer, ensuring they are also surrounded by a fence of the same height.

Several sections of the Parks and Wildlife Code are repealed, streamlining the regulations surrounding deer breeding and management. The bill also clarifies the penalties for violations of the subchapter, reducing the classification of certain offenses. The Parks and Wildlife Commission is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement these changes, which are set to take effect on September 1, 2025. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and simplify the legal framework governing deer breeding in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Agriculture Code 58.002, Parks and Wildlife Code 12.601, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.351, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.361, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.367, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.951, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.952, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.955 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43, Parks and Wildlife Code 12, Agriculture Code 58)