Texas HB238 amends the Texas Animal Health Commission's authority to control and eradicate pests affecting livestock and domestic animals.

Texas HB238 amends Chapter 161 of the Agricultural Code to enhance the Texas Animal Health Commission's ability to control and eradicate pests affecting livestock and domestic animals. The bill mandates that diseased cattle must be delivered to a terminal market or slaughtering establishment within five days of a permit issuance. It prohibits the release of diseased cattle from livestock markets unless specific conditions are met.

Texas HB238 amends the Texas Animal Health Commission's authority to control and eradicate pests affecting livestock and domestic animals.

Texas HB238 amends Chapter 161 of the Agricultural Code to enhance the Texas Animal Health Commission's ability to control and eradicate pests affecting livestock and domestic animals. The bill mandates that diseased cattle must be delivered to a terminal market or slaughtering establishment within five days of a permit issuance. It prohibits the release of diseased cattle from livestock markets unless specific conditions are met.