The bill amends various sections of the Agriculture Code and the Parks and Wildlife Code to update the regulation of deer breeding by the Parks and Wildlife Department. Key changes include redefining "Agricultural business" to include businesses providing recreational activities on agricultural land and removing the requirement for a deer breeder's permit under Subchapter L. The bill also introduces a new section allowing individuals to possess live breeder deer for propagation, provided they are enclosed by a fence at least eight feet high. Additionally, it modifies the height requirement for release sites for breeder deer and updates the penalties for violations of the subchapter.

Several sections of the Parks and Wildlife Code are repealed, streamlining the regulations surrounding deer breeding and management. The bill mandates that the Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt necessary rules to implement these changes by September 1, 2025. Overall, the legislation aims to simplify the regulatory framework for deer breeding while ensuring proper management and containment of breeder deer.

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 (Agriculture Code 58, Parks and Wildlife Code 12, Parks and Wildlife Code 43)