Henry Bonilla: “the time is now for reform of the Endangered Species Act. Our people have waited long enough. Private property owners…”

“the time is now for reform of the Endangered Species Act. Our people have waited long enough. Private property owners are sick and tired of the Federal Government taking their land because it cares more about bugs than people. Today I am submitting a discharge petition to bring the Endangered Species Management and Conservation Act to a vote. The current ESA has failed the people and it has failed species. This ESA reform bill works by providing incentives to encourage private property owners to conserve species. ESA reform establishes a cooperative framework for these landowners to work together with the Government to protect species. The people of Texas want to conserve species and protect the environment. They also want to be able to live their lives and enjoy their property without the threat of Government seizure. Texans have been patient in waiting for ESA reform. The time for patience has passed and the time for action is now. Please join me and support the Bonilla discharge petition.”