Texas 89th Legislature
Parks & Wildlife Department
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Parks & Wildlife Department Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (13)
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to procure goods and services related to items for resale by the department.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to procure goods and services related to items for resale by the department.
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties.
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties.
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.
Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on parks & wildlife department passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 13 laws related to parks & wildlife department. These bills were authored by 12 different legislators and address various aspects of parks & wildlife department policy in Texas.
- Did parks & wildlife department bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Parks & Wildlife Department legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 House bills and 6 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most parks & wildlife department bills?
- The leading authors of parks & wildlife department legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on parks & wildlife department issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for parks & wildlife department legislation?
- Among the 13 parks & wildlife department bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 8 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to parks & wildlife department in Texas law?
- Parks & Wildlife Department legislation frequently overlaps with Parks & Wildlife, Parks & Wildlife--general, Parks & Wildlife--hunting & Fishing. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for parks & wildlife department legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 13 parks & wildlife department bills (62%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on parks & wildlife department policy.
- When do Texas parks & wildlife department laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some parks & wildlife department bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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