Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to study effectiveness of chronic wasting disease management rules.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is required to conduct a study on the effectiveness of its rules and policies for managing chronic wasting disease. The study will compare these rules with those of other states, assess their benefits and deficiencies, analyze cervid genotypes for disease resistance, and incorporate scientific and statistical data. Public input will be gathered through a hearing and an online forum. The study must be completed by December 1, 2026, and the findings reported to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to study effectiveness of chronic wasting disease management rules.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is required to conduct a study on the effectiveness of its rules and policies for managing chronic wasting disease. The study will compare these rules with those of other states, assess their benefits and deficiencies, analyze cervid genotypes for disease resistance, and incorporate scientific and statistical data. Public input will be gathered through a hearing and an online forum. The study must be completed by December 1, 2026, and the findings reported to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees.