HB 3469
AN ACT relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Exempts certain activities related to nuisance bird control from pest control service regulations, specifically allowing professionals to use laser lights, noise-emitting devices, and recorded sounds to manage bird populations. The exemption applies to compensation-based services that control nuisance birds, provided they comply with local noise ordinances and do not involve actions that could harm people, animals, property, or the environment. This legislation provides more flexibility for businesses and individuals seeking to manage bird-related issues while maintaining safety standards.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 1951.060 to read as follows: Sec. 1951.060. NUISANCE BIRDS. (a) This chapter does not apply to a person who for compensation performs, offers to perform, or advertises for or solicits the person's performance of activities to control nuisance birds through the use of laser lights, noise-emitting devices, or recorded sounds operating at a volume that complies with any applicable municipal or county noise (b) This section does not apply to or authorize the use of (1) device to kill, harm, trap, or collect live (4) device emitting noise in excess of an applicable municipal or county noise ordinance, order, or rule; or (5) activity involving a risk of: (A) harm to a person, animal, or property; or (B) damage to the environment. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Animals and related subject areas.
Robert D. Miller
Haley Cornyn
Allen E. Blakemore
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
W. Corbin Casteel
Matthew Bentley
Allison Billodeau
Daniel Hodge
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as
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