TX
Texas House Bill HB3330

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3330

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/15/09  
Voted on by House
4/30/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/23/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/30/09  

Caption

Relating to a disease surveillance program for elk; providing a penalty.

Impact

If enacted, HB3330 will amend the Agriculture Code of Texas by adding provisions that require any person possessing or transporting elk to adhere to specific disease testing protocols. This includes the establishment of rules for the testing, identification, transportation, and inspection of elk to ensure compliance with health standards. The implications extend to farmers and transporters of elk, who will be regulated under this new framework, necessitating potential changes in their current operations to meet these requirements.

Summary

House Bill 3330 aims to establish a disease surveillance program specifically for elk in Texas. The bill mandates that elk being moved in commerce within the state participate in testing for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and other diseases as determined by the Texas Commission. This measure is intended to prevent the spread of diseases that could affect elk populations and potentially other wildlife, thereby protecting the health of agricultural industries and ecosystems within Texas. The legislation reflects growing concerns about wildlife diseases and their impact on agriculture and natural resources.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HB3330 relates to the regulatory burden it may impose on elk owners and transporters. While supporters advocate that this surveillance program is essential for preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring the overall health of elk populations, critics may argue that the additional testing and compliance requirements could create financial and logistical challenges for operators within the elk commerce sector. Balancing the need for disease prevention with the operational realities of those in the industry will likely be an ongoing discussion as the bill progresses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1593

Relating to infection prevention and control programs and other measures for communicable diseases at certain long-term care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX HB1403

Relating to the establishment by certain counties and hospital districts of disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.

TX SB321

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB2498

Relating to the conduct and administration of elections; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB1402

Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

TX HB2818

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB2086

Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1481

Relating to sickle cell disease health care improvement and the sickle cell task force.

TX HB3583

Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees.

TX HB4598

Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.