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HB 351 — The protection of bats

This bill covers the protection of bats.

By LeRoy Nellis — Tracked from public agency records

This bill covers the protection of bats.

Author: Flores. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the protection of bats.”

Subjects: Animals (I0035), Parks & Wildlife--General (I0585). Council document: see the Legislature history page.

Full bill text (Introduced)

Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 351 · Bill text (HTML).

90R731 MP-F By: Flores H.B. No. 351 relating to the protection of bats.

SECTION 1. Sections 63.101(a) and (c), Parks and Wildlife Code, are amended to read as follows: (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), a [ no ] person may not : (1) entomb or hunt a live bat; or (2) sell, offer for sale, purchase, offer to purchase, or possess after purchase a bat or any part of a bat, dead or alive. (c) This section does not apply to: (1) an animal control officer, a peace officer, a licensed pest control professional, or a health official who captures a bat that the officer , professional, or official considers injured or diseased; or (2) a person who transports a bat for the purpose of : (A) laboratory testing if the bat has exposed or potentially exposed humans or domestic animals to rabies; or (B) rehabilitation at a permitted rehabilitation facility if the bat has had no known prior exposure with humans [ (3) a person who is licensed to provide pest control services ].

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.

Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 351; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.

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