Texas HB5042 preempts local regulations on dangerous wild animals and allows certain legal actions against municipalities and counties.

Texas HB5042 amends state law to preempt local ordinances, orders, or rules that regulate conduct in fields already covered by state health and safety laws. Specifically, it prohibits municipalities and counties from enforcing regulations on dangerous wild animals unless expressly authorized by another statute. The bill also defines "dangerous wild animal" to include elephants and various other species.

Texas HB5042 preempts local regulations on dangerous wild animals and allows certain legal actions against municipalities and counties.

Texas HB5042 amends state law to preempt local ordinances, orders, or rules that regulate conduct in fields already covered by state health and safety laws. Specifically, it prohibits municipalities and counties from enforcing regulations on dangerous wild animals unless expressly authorized by another statute. The bill also defines "dangerous wild animal" to include elephants and various other species.