HBA-BSM H.B. 727 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 727
By: Turner, Bob
Agriculture and Livestock
2/18/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

While bison are a wild animal indigenous to Texas some state agency rules
and regulations do not classify bison as such.  House Bill 727 ensures that
bison are recognized as such and are not treated as exotic animals or
exotic livestock. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 727 amends the Agriculture Code to recognize that bison are wild
animals indigenous to this state and are distinct from cattle, livestock,
exotic livestock, and game animals.  The bill also specifies that bison may
be raised and used for commercial purposes or for  preserving the bison
species.  

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage, or if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act
takes effect September 1, 2001.