Relating to a prohibition on chronic wasting disease containment zones and surveillance zones established by the Parks and Wildlife Commission or the Parks and Wildlife Department.

HB 2482 prohibits Texas' Parks and Wildlife Commission and Department from establishing or maintaining "chronic wasting disease containment zones" (areas where CWD is detected or likely present) or "surveillance zones" (areas where CWD presence could reasonably be expected). The bill bans any regulations restricting activities like hunting or land use for license/permit holders based on CWD detection or likelihood in a zone. It also abolishes all existing CWD zones immediately upon the bill's effective date. The law takes effect either immediately (if passed with two-thirds vote) or September 1, 2025.