The bill, introduced by Perry as S.B. No. 2844, aims to regulate deer breeding in Texas and establish new criminal offenses related to the practice. Key amendments include changes to the size of enclosures for breeder deer, allowing a single enclosure to contain up to 100 acres if the facility's permit was issued and maintained prior to September 1, 2025, and if the enclosure existed before that date. Additionally, the bill introduces several new offenses for deer breeders, such as failing to report mortality, not submitting disease test samples, and unlawfully importing deer.

The bill also revises penalties for violations of the Parks and Wildlife Code, establishing a tiered system of misdemeanors based on the severity of the offense. For instance, violations related to specific sections of the code can result in Class B or Class A misdemeanors, while more serious violations may lead to state jail felonies. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and any offenses committed before this date will be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.360, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.365, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.367 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Senate Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.360, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.365, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.367 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Engrossed: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.360, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.365, Parks and Wildlife Code 43.367 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)