All Roll Calls
Yes: 238 • No: 69
TexasSB 211289th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses related to cultivated oyster mariculture; increasing a criminal penalty.
Sponsored By: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Denise Villalobos
Signed by Governor
Crimes--Against PropertyParks & Wildlife--GeneralParks & Wildlife--Hunting & FishingMARICULTUREOYSTERS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher penalties for oyster farming violations
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas sets higher penalties for certain cultivated oyster farming offenses. Violating Parks and Wildlife Code Section 75.0104(a) or 75.0106 is a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor. It rises to Class A if trial evidence shows a prior conviction under Section 75.0107(b)(1) within five years before the current offense. Violating a Chapter 75 rule is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor, rising to Class B if trial evidence shows two or more prior convictions for that type of offense within five years before the current offense. Earlier law still applies if any part of the offense occurred before September 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Denise Villalobos
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 110 • No: 36
House vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 110 • No: 33
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/30/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/30/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/21/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/21/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/21/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/20/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/20/2025SenateRecord vote (RV#3020)
5/20/2025HousePassed
5/20/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/20/2025HouseAdditional sponsor(s) authorized
5/20/2025HouseRules suspended
5/20/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/19/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#2950)
5/19/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/19/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/19/2025HousePlaced on General State Calendar
5/16/2025HouseConsidered in Calendars
5/14/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/10/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/10/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/10/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
5/8/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
5/8/2025HouseLeft pending in committee
5/1/2025HouseTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
5/1/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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