1. (a) In this section, "database" means a deer breeder database used by the department.

2. (b) The department in conjunction with the Texas Animal Health Commission, not later than June 1, 2010, shall develop and maintain a process for a database to be shared by both agencies. The database must include the reporting data required to be provided by each deer breeder:

   1. (1) to the department under this subchapter; and
   2. (2) to the Texas Animal Health Commission.
3. (c) To the extent possible, the department and the Texas Animal Health Commission shall share the database to eliminate the need for a deer breeder to submit duplicate reports to the two agencies.

4. (d) The Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Texas Animal Health Commission, by rule, shall provide incentives to deer breeders whose cooperation results in reduced costs and increased efficiency by offering:

   1. (1) reduced fees for the deer breeder permit; and
   2. (2) a permit with an extended duration.
5. (e) The Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Texas Animal Health Commission may adopt rules to implement this section.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 813 (S.B. 1586), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.