The bill proposes the abolishment of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Parks and Wildlife Commission, transferring their functions to the General Land Office, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Public Safety. It amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to reflect this change, including a new heading for Subchapter A and the addition of Sections 1.003, 1.004, and 1.005. These sections outline the regulatory responsibilities of the new entities, the requirement for a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the transfer of powers and duties, and the handling of references to the former departments in existing laws.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the continuity of rules, policies, and employee statuses from the Parks and Wildlife Department and Commission to the new entities, effective September 1, 2027. It ensures that all existing licenses, permits, and ongoing investigations remain valid and are treated as if conducted by the new governing bodies. The Texas Legislative Council is tasked with preparing a nonsubstantive revision of the Texas codes to update references to the former departments. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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