Texas SB98 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to change who pays for deer assessments and destruction.

Texas SB98 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to require the department to pay all costs associated with epidemiological assessments and the destruction of deer, including disposal costs. This change affects the payment of costs for assessments and destruction of deer conducted or commenced after the bill's effective date. The bill repeals previous subsections that may have allowed other entities to pay these costs. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB98 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to change who pays for deer assessments and destruction.

Texas SB98 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to require the department to pay all costs associated with epidemiological assessments and the destruction of deer, including disposal costs. This change affects the payment of costs for assessments and destruction of deer conducted or commenced after the bill's effective date. The bill repeals previous subsections that may have allowed other entities to pay these costs. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.