AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
S.B. 460, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, extended the deer management permit (DMP) program available to white-tailed deer managers to mule deer managers by creating a DMP program for mule deer in order to enhance management practices and productivity for the Texas mule deer population.
S.B. 1441 requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to implement the statutory provisions relating to mule deer management permits no later than December 31, 2013.
As proposed, S.B. 1441 amends current law relating to mule deer management permits.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to implement the provisions of Subchapter R-1 (Mule Deer Management Permits), Chapter 43, Parks and Wildlife Code, relating to mule deer management permits, not later than December 31, 2013.
SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2013.