The bill amends various sections of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code and the Health and Safety Code to establish state preemption over municipal and county regulations concerning health and safety laws. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that prohibits municipalities or counties from adopting or enforcing regulations in areas already covered by state law unless explicitly authorized by another statute. Any local ordinance that violates this preemption is deemed void and unenforceable.

Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "dangerous wild animal" within the Health and Safety Code to include elephants, thereby categorizing them alongside other specified wild animals. The amendments to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code also enhance the standing of individuals or trade associations to bring actions against municipalities or counties for violations of certain state provisions, including the newly added sections related to health and safety. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Chapter , Health and Safety Code 1.004, Health and Safety Code 822.101 (Health and Safety Code 822, Chapter , Health and Safety Code 1)