Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee Mar 27th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

The meeting focused on HB1480, which aims to amend existing government codes to better clarify regulations surrounding prescribed burns and land management. Testimonies were heard from various stakeholders, including ranchers and environmental experts, each presenting their perspectives on the implications of the bill. A significant emphasis was placed on the potential benefits or detriments that the changes might bring to local communities and ecosystems. The discourse highlighted the tension between agricultural practices and environmental stewardship, with both sides presenting compelling arguments.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1480

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1781

Filed
1/8/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Grant Program.
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Texas House Bill HB1905

Filed
1/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed burn to be conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2018

Filed
1/22/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program.
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Texas House Bill HB2842

Filed
2/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.