Bill Text: TX HB2692 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-05-11 - Placed on General State Calendar [HB2692 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB2692-Comm_Sub.html

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88R11558 SHH-F
By: Campos H.B. No. 2692

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as
a structural pest control service.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 1951.060 to read as follows:
Sec. 1951.060. NUISANCE BIRDS. (a) This chapter does not
apply to a person who for compensation performs, offers to perform,
or advertises for or solicits the person's performance of
activities to control nuisance birds through the use of laser
lights, noise-emitting devices, or recorded sounds operating at a
volume that complies with any applicable municipal or county noise
ordinance, order, or rule.
(b) This section does not apply to or authorize the use of
any:
(1) device to kill, harm, trap, or collect live
nuisance birds;
(2) chemical;
(3) explosive device;
(4) device emitting noise in excess of an applicable
municipal or county noise ordinance, order, or rule; or
(5) activity involving a risk of:
(A) harm to a person, animal, or property; or
(B) damage to the environment.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2023.