Texas SB2844 amends deer breeding regulations and creates criminal offenses for violations.

Texas SB2844 modifies deer breeding regulations by limiting the size of enclosures for breeder deer. It also establishes criminal penalties for various violations, including hunting or killing breeder deer, unlawful sales, and failure to report deer mortality or submit disease test samples. The penalties range from Class C misdemeanors to state jail felonies, depending on the nature and frequency of the offense. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2844 amends deer breeding regulations and creates criminal offenses for violations.

Texas SB2844 modifies deer breeding regulations by limiting the size of enclosures for breeder deer. It also establishes criminal penalties for various violations, including hunting or killing breeder deer, unlawful sales, and failure to report deer mortality or submit disease test samples. The penalties range from Class C misdemeanors to state jail felonies, depending on the nature and frequency of the offense. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.