Texas Representative Pat Curry, a deer breeder, has introduced legislation aimed at dissolving the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the state agency responsible for regulating deer breeding and managing wildlife resources. Curry claims the agency has strayed from its mission, asserting that his proposed reforms are necessary to support the deer breeding industry, a significant contributor to Texas’s economy.
His bill not only threatens the future of TPWD but also seeks to transfer its critical functions to other state agencies, which could reshape wildlife management in Texas. The proposed changes have drawn scrutiny, particularly from those concerned about Chronic Wasting Disease regulations and the implications for public wildlife conservation. As the debate unfolds, questions arise about the balance between economic interests and ecological stewardship.
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