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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

Senate Bill 909

Senate Author:  Williams

Effective:  6-19-09

House Sponsor:  Crownover


            Senate Bill 909 amends the Government Code to designate the first seven days of October as Monarch Butterfly Week to encourage Texas residents and visitors to study, observe, and promote the life of the state insect, the monarch butterfly. The bill specifies that, through participation in the Texas Monarch Watch program sponsored by the Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas residents and visitors may help scientists answer research questions about monarch biology and migration.