Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.

SB 1245 amends Texas law to allow qualified landowners or their agents to use helicopters for managing specific wildlife under a permit. It specifically permits helicopter-assisted removal of depredating feral hogs, coyotes, and aoudad sheep west of the Pecos River. The bill establishes a permit system through the Parks and Wildlife Commission, requiring rules to be adopted for implementation. This policy change directly affects landowners in West Texas dealing with aoudad sheep populations, effective September 1, 2025. The law does not alter hunting seasons or bag limits but adds helicopter use as a tool for land management.