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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 2567

House Author:  Bailes

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Nichols


            House Bill 2567 amends the Natural Resources Code to revise and update provisions relating to forest pest control. The bill, among other provisions, removes the exception to the requirement for the landowner of infested forest land to pay all charges and expenses of pest control measures taken by the Texas A&M Forest Service, removes the cap on the amount charged by the service for such measures and constituting a legal claim against the landowner, and revises certain related notice requirements.