Texas 89th Legislature
Parks & Wildlife Commission
6
Bills Enacted
6
Bill Authors
3 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Parks & Wildlife Commission Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 12
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5 days with filingsNov 12 - Mar 14
4
Senate Bills
2
House Bills
6
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate4
low2
Cost Impact
medium1
low5
Leading Authors
1
1
1
1
1
1
All Bills (6)
HB654
Relating to the dismissal of a criminal charge related to the illegal hunting of certain deer; authorizing fees.
Relating to the dismissal of a criminal charge related to the illegal hunting of certain deer; authorizing fees.
Author: Terri Leo-WilsonRegular Session
HB2842
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Author: Erin ZwienerRegular Session
SB1245
Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
Author: Cesar BlancoRegular Session
SB1248
Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
SB1267
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Author: Carol AlvaradoRegular Session
SB2801
Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.
Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.
Author: Bryan HughesRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on parks & wildlife commission passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to parks & wildlife commission. These bills were authored by 6 different legislators and address various aspects of parks & wildlife commission policy in Texas.
- Did parks & wildlife commission bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Parks & Wildlife Commission legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most parks & wildlife commission bills?
- The leading authors of parks & wildlife commission legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Cesar Blanco (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on parks & wildlife commission issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for parks & wildlife commission legislation?
- Among the 6 parks & wildlife commission bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to parks & wildlife commission in Texas law?
- Parks & Wildlife Commission legislation frequently overlaps with Parks & Wildlife, Parks & Wildlife--hunting & Fishing, Parks & Wildlife Department. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for parks & wildlife commission legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 6 parks & wildlife commission bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on parks & wildlife commission policy.
- When do Texas parks & wildlife commission laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some parks & wildlife commission bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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