The bill, H.B. No. 5398, amends Section 43.1075 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow qualified landowners or their agents to use helicopters for hunting not only feral hogs and coyotes but also aoudad sheep, provided they have the necessary permit. This change expands the current law, which previously only permitted the use of helicopters for taking feral hogs and coyotes.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt or amend rules to implement this change as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislative action aims to address wildlife management and control measures in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.1075 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
House Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.1075 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)