HB 5094 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to renaming the Mexican free-tailed bat as the Texas free-tailed bat.

This bill changes official references in Texas law from "Mexican free-tailed bat" to "Texas free-tailed bat" for all state government materials. State agencies and local governments must update publications and documents to reflect this name by September 1, 2030, without incurring substantial costs. The change applies to the species scientifically identified as *Tadarida brasiliensis* and affects all existing laws referencing the bat. The bill expires September 1, 2031, but does not alter conservation status or management practices.
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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