HB 1905
AN ACT relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to notify the Texas A&M Forest Service at least 30 days before conducting a prescribed burn, providing details about the planned burn location. This notification must include a request for the Forest Service to position firefighting equipment nearby in case the prescribed burn becomes uncontrolled. The law will apply to prescribed burns conducted on or after September 1, 2025, enhancing fire safety and preparedness for controlled burns on state lands.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed burn to be conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 11.354, Parks and Wildlife Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) The department shall provide notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of the department's intent to conduct a prescribed burn not less than 30 days before the planned start date of the prescribed burn. The notice must include a request that the Texas A&M Forest Service appropriately locate equipment to respond to a fire in the event that the prescribed burn becomes uncontained. SECTION 2. Section 11.354(d), Parks and Wildlife Code, as added by this Act, applies only to a prescribed burn that the Parks and Wildlife Department intends to conduct on or after the SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed
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