Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB970 by Perry (Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; imposing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend portions of the Agriculture Code relating to animal disease control. The bill would expand the criteria for the commission of an offense relating to handling livestock and fowl to include animals that have been exposed to certain diseases or the movement of which is restricted by rules adopted by the Animal Health Commission.
Based on the analysis of the Animal Health Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.