H.B. No. 3607 aims to amend the regulation of deer breeding by the Parks and Wildlife Department in Texas. Key changes include redefining "agricultural business" to include entities involved in recreational activities on agricultural land and removing the requirement for a deer breeder's permit under Subchapter L, Chapter 43. 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, the bill updates the height requirement for release sites for breeder deer and modifies the penalty structure for violations of the subchapter.

The bill also repeals several existing provisions related to deer breeding, streamlining the regulatory framework. It mandates the Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt or amend rules to implement these changes effectively. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for the necessary adjustments in regulations.

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, Agriculture Code 58, Parks and Wildlife Code 12)