MEMBERS NAMED TO SELECT INTERIM COMMITTEE TO STUDY PRACTICE OF BREEDING
WHITE-TAILED AND MULE DEER
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
(Austin) - Today, Speaker Tom Craddick (Midland) appointed Rep. Harvey
Hilderbran (Kerrville) and Rep. Tracy King (Batesville) to the Select
Interim Committee to Study the Practice of Breeding White-Tailed and
Mule Deer.
"Texas' unique wildlife landscape is unsurpassed by any other state in
the nation, and it is essential that it is taken seriously in order to
maintain this position," Speaker Craddick said. "Reps. Hilderbran and
King both have the necessary expertise and come from parts of the state
that are particularly concerned with wildlife management. I am certain
they will serve this committee well."
The Select Interim Committee will: look at the operation of breeding
facilities throughout the state; evaluate whether barriers exist that
prevent the breeding industry from efficiently functioning; find
opportunities to improve the breeding industry in Texas; and, explore
issues related to disease control, and liability and indemnification.
The committee will report its findings to the Legislature by February 1,
2009.
Rep. Hilderbran said, "The deer breeding industry will continue to have
a positive impact on the rural economy and have tremendous potential to
generate significant revenue for the state."
The Select Interim Committee will include 10 members: two senators and
one non-elected member appointed by the lt. governor, two House members
and one non-elected member appointed by the speaker, three members not
employed by a governmental entity appointed by the governor, and one
member appointed by the chair of the Parks and Wildlife Commission who
is not employed by a governmental entity.
CONTACT
Alexis DeLee at 512-633-2620
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