Monitoring the SessionHB 747
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THE TEXT
…“either without compensation or on behalf of a public improvement district”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The paid exemption reaches only workers acting for public improvement districts. A paid worker doing the same laser or sound work for anyone else still falls under the licensing law.
Carve-outInitial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the exemption of outdoor activities to control nuisance birds from regulation as the business of structural pest control.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
The bill exempts some outdoor bird-scaring work from the state's structural pest control licensing law.
The bill exempts some outdoor bird-scaring work from the state's structural pest control licensing law. It covers people who chase off nuisance birds with lasers, noise devices or recorded sounds at legal volume, but only if they work for free or on behalf of a public improvement district. Those people no longer need a pest control license for this work, while killing, trapping, chemicals, explosives, too-loud devices and risky activities stay under the law.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 2692 (Did not pass) and 89R HB 3469 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.DO-OVER. Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2692 (Did not pass) and 89R HB 3469 (Died in committee). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB747 · 2026-11-09
relating to the exemption of outdoor activities to control nuisance birds from regulation as the business of structural pest control.
The bill exempts some outdoor bird-scaring work from the state's structural pest control licensing law.
The bill exempts some outdoor bird-scaring work from the state's structural pest control licensing law. It covers people who chase off nuisance birds with lasers, noise devices or recorded sounds at legal volume, but only if they work for free or on behalf of a public improvement district. Those people no longer need a pest control license for this work, while killing, trapping, chemicals, explosives, too-loud devices and risky activities stay under the law.
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THE TEXT
…“either without compensation or on behalf of a public improvement district”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The paid exemption reaches only workers acting for public improvement districts. A paid worker doing the same laser or sound work for anyone else still falls under the licensing law.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$58,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jan 30, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101041279, 101072570.
$54,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Aug 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100987685, 101012359, 101033794, 101036103, 101041279, 101069980.
$26,223.56
Also funds 118 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Aug 12, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 6, 2024 to Mar 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100987685, 101012359, 101041279, 101062186.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$58,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jan 30, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101041279, 101072570.
$54,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Aug 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100987685, 101012359, 101033794, 101036103, 101041279, 101069980.
$26,223.56
Also funds 118 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Aug 12, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 6, 2024 to Mar 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100987685, 101012359, 101041279, 101062186.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Campos, same lead author · Did not pass · reworked
Introduced textLast action, May 11, 2023: Placed on General State Calendar
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Campos, same lead author · Died in committee · reworked
Introduced textLast action, May 9, 2025: Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:36 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Animals
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
The text as introduced · 240 words
90R3999 JCG-F By: Campos H.B. No. 747 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the exemption of outdoor activities to control nuisance birds from regulation as the business of structural pest control. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 1951.060 to read as follows: Sec. 1951.060. NUISANCE BIRDS. (a) This chapter does not apply to a person who performs, either without compensation or on behalf of a public improvement district, outdoor activities to control nuisance birds through the use of laser lights, noise-emitting devices, or recorded sounds operating at a volume that complies with any applicable municipal or county noise ordinance, order, or rule. (b) This section does not apply to or authorize the use of any: (1) device to kill, harm, trap, or collect live nuisance birds; (2) chemical; (3) explosive device; (4) device emitting noise in excess of an applicable municipal or county noise ordinance, order, or rule; or (5) activity involving a risk of: (A) harm to a person, animal, or property; or (B) damage to the environment. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.