Bill

HB 1891

85(R) - 2017
House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Animals
Hunting and Fishing
Parks and Wildlife

Companion Bill

SB 880

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Poncho Nevarez

Sponsor(s)

Carlos Uresti

Bill Caption

Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, the hunting, fishing, and possession of certain animals and at certain times is prohibited under the Wildlife Conservation Act of 1983. HB 1891 would create an exemption allowing members of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to hunt antlerless white-tailed deer for religious ceremonial purposes, as subject to certain conditions.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This legislation does not appear to have an impact on our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.  

Organizations Supporting

Texas Deer Association

Organizations Opposed

Game Warden Peace Officers Association
Texas Wildlife Association