Relating to the regulation of chronic wasting disease and the establishment of a pilot program to breed deer resistant to chronic wasting disease.

HB 4932 amends Texas wildlife law to regulate chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and establish a framework for a future pilot program to breed CWD-resistant deer. It requires CWD diagnosis through the National Veterinary Services Laboratories and limits movement restrictions to within 10 feet of infected deer enclosures. The bill also details strict decontamination protocols for facilities and specifies conditions for lifting movement bans, including certified avoidance of deer commingling and depopulation. This bill directly affects deer breeding facilities and wildlife agencies, creating regulatory requirements while setting the stage for a potential pilot program (not yet implemented).