A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a hot

air balloon.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Subchapter G, Chapter 43, Parks and Wildlife

Code, is amended by adding Section 43.1076

Sec. 43.1076. USING HOT AIR BALLOONS TO TAKE CERTAIN

ANIMALS. A qualified landowner or landowner's agent, as determined

by commission rule, may contract to participate as a hunter or

observer in using a hot air balloon to take depredating feral hogs

or coyotes under the authority of a permit issued under this

subchapter.

SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date

of this Act, the Parks and Wildlife Commission shall adopt rules as

necessary to implement Section 43.1076, Parks and Wildlife Code, as

added by this Act.