Relating to the ownership of breeder deer in this state.

This bill (SB 2147) defines ownership rules for breeder deer raised in captivity in Texas. It states that breeder deer are the personal property of the breeder if they are born and raised in captivity, held under a valid permit, and permanently tattooed with a unique ID number. The bill also specifies that these ownership rules do not apply if a breeder deer is intentionally released into the wild from the breeder's facility. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.