Relating to postmortem testing of deer for chronic wasting disease.

SB 114 requires all postmortem testing of deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Texas to be conducted exclusively by the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. It mandates that test results must be interpreted by at least two employees of this specific lab, ensuring standardized analysis. The law directly affects deer hunters, wildlife managers, and state agencies involved in CWD surveillance by centralizing testing protocols. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, replacing previous testing requirements under the state wildlife code.