78R2028 BDH-D

By:  Armbrister                                                   S.B. No. 498


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to state agricultural policy regarding bison. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Agriculture Code, is amended by adding Section 2.005 to read as follows: Sec. 2.005. POLICY: BISON. The agricultural policy of this state must recognize that bison: (1) are wild animals indigenous to this state; (2) are distinct from cattle, livestock, exotic livestock, and game animals; and (3) may be raised and used for: (A) commercial purposes; or (B) the purpose of preserving the bison species. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2003.