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SB 2850

Relating to the task force on pollinator health.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by César Blanco and 2 co-sponsors

Texas creates a task force to study pollinator health decline and develop policy recommendations to protect bee and butterfly populations essential for agriculture.

Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
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Bill Summary · SB 2850

Legislative bill overview

SB 2850 establishes a task force in Texas dedicated to studying and addressing pollinator health issues. The bill directs stakeholders to examine threats to pollinators and develop recommendations for state policy. This represents an initial legislative effort to create a coordinated, data-driven approach to pollinator conservation at the state level.

Why is this important

Pollinators—primarily bees, butterflies, and other insects—are essential for agricultural productivity and ecosystem health, supporting crops worth billions of dollars annually. Declining pollinator populations threaten food security and natural ecosystems, making coordinated state-level action increasingly critical. A task force can establish baseline data, identify root causes of decline, and propose evidence-based solutions to protect these species.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural industry concerns: Farming and pesticide groups may worry the task force could recommend restrictions on widely-used agricultural chemicals, impacting operational costs and practices
  • Implementation costs: Establishing and funding a task force requires state resources, which some may view as unnecessary given existing environmental agencies
  • Scope and enforcement uncertainty: Unclear whether recommendations will be binding or merely advisory, affecting the actual impact on pollinator protection versus symbolic gestures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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