Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2842 explicitly authorizes Property Owners' Associations (POAs), higher education institutions, and political subdivisions to contract for the lethal control of white-tailed deer, bypassing standard recreational hunting restrictions. This legislation creates a new, regulated pathway for entities facing overpopulation or endangered species habitat degradation to hire professional vendors for wildlife management, effective immediately.
Rep. Erin Zwiener·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-22). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB2842
HB2842 explicitly authorizes Property Owners' Associations (POAs), higher education institutions, and political subdivisions to contract for the lethal control of white-tailed deer, bypassing standard recreational hunting restrictions. This legislation creates a new, regulated pathway for entities facing overpopulation or endangered species habitat degradation to hire professional vendors for wildlife management, effective immediately.
HB2842 was authored by Texas Representative Erin Zwiener during the Regular Session.
HB2842 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025.
HB2842 is enforced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
The regulatory priority for HB2842 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2842 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2842 addresses topics including animals, parks & wildlife, parks & wildlife--general, parks & wildlife--hunting & fishing and parks & wildlife commission.
Key dates for HB2842: Effective date is 2025-06-22. Rulemaking: Adopt rules governing electronic permit issuance, reporting requirements, permit reinstatement fees, and the specific means, methods, times, and locations allowed for lethal control. (Undetermined (Discretionary/Operational)). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB2842 primarily affects property owners and real estate professionals. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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