Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 2313	House Author:  Miller
Effective:  9-1-05	Senate Sponsor:  Madla

            House Bill 2313 amends the Agriculture Code to include invasive plant species in a Texas Department of Agriculture listing of noxious plant species that pose an economic or ecological threat to the state and provides that it is a Class C misdemeanor offense to sell, distribute, or import noxious or invasive plant species into the state.  The bill prohibits a political subdivision from adopting an ordinance or rule that restricts the planting, sale, or distribution of noxious or invasive plant species.  The restriction, however, does not limit the preparation and distribution of educational materials relating to plants of local concern.