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Committee approves move of wildlife disease duties from Animal Health Commission to TPWD with timetable
Summary
SB 28 46 would transfer authority over certain wildlife disease controls (including components of CWD administration) from the Texas Animal Health Commission to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; committee discussion emphasized need for a memorandum of understanding and for resource planning.
Senate Bill 28 46, carried by Senator Perry, would transfer administration of specified disease‑control authorities for wildlife—including responsibilities used in chronic wasting disease response—back to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). Perry said the change would consolidate wildlife disease authority under the agency that manages native species and allow the TAHC to focus on livestock.
The bill would require TPWD and TAHC to…
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