PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE
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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. PURPOSE AND POLICY
Sec. 1.001. PURPOSE OF CODE
Sec. 1.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CODE
SUBCHAPTER B. PROPERTY OF THE STATE
Sec. 1.011. PROPERTY OF THE STATE
Sec. 1.012. PUBLIC FRESH WATER
Sec. 1.013. FENCES
Sec. 1.014. USE OF CERTAIN WEAPONS IN OR ON BED OR BANK OF NAVIGABLE RIVER OR STREAM PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER C. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1.101. DEFINITIONS
TITLE 2. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 11.
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 11.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.002. POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
Sec. 11.003. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 11.004. RULES RELATING TO RESIDENCY FOR HUNTING AND OTHER PURPOSES
Sec. 11.005. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS OF CERTAIN MINORS
SUBCHAPTER B. ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 11.011. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 11.0111. SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 11.012. COMMISSION
Sec. 11.0121. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 11.0122. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 11.0123. LOBBYIST PROHIBITION
Sec. 11.0124. DISCRIMINATION IN APPOINTMENTS PROHIBITED
Sec. 11.0125. REMOVAL OF A COMMISSION MEMBER
Sec. 11.0126. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sec. 11.013. TERMS
Sec. 11.014. PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 11.015. MEETINGS, QUORUM
Sec. 11.0151. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sec. 11.016. EXPENSES, PER DIEM
Sec. 11.0161. NOTIFICATION OF COMMISSION ACTIVITIES
Sec. 11.0162. ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO COMMISSION
Sec. 11.0163. USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Sec. 11.0164. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 11.0165. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 11.017. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 11.0171. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 11.0172. LIMIT ON CONTRACTS FOR PUBLICATIONS
Sec. 11.0173. PROHIBITION ON TOBACCO ADVERTISING
Sec. 11.0174. INTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICE
Sec. 11.018. EMPLOYEES
Sec. 11.0181. EMPLOYEES AS EDUCATORS AND OUTREACH PROPONENTS
Sec. 11.0182. EMPLOYEE FUND-RAISING
Sec. 11.0183. DONATION OF ACCRUED COMPENSATORY TIME OR ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE FOR LEGISLATIVE PURPOSES
Sec. 11.019. EMPLOYEES AS PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 11.0191. ENFORCEMENT OF CODE
Sec. 11.0192. PURCHASE OF BADGE BY RETIRING PEACE OFFICER OR SURVIVOR
Sec. 11.0193. PURCHASE OF FIREARM FROM DEPARTMENT BY COMMISSIONED PEACE OFFICER
Sec. 11.0195. USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT PEACE OFFICER TRAINING
Sec. 11.020. DEPUTY GAME WARDENS
Sec. 11.0201. SPECIAL GAME WARDENS
Sec. 11.021. INFORMATION CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 11.022. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 11.023. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM
Sec. 11.024. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Sec. 11.025. AUDIT
Sec. 11.0255. EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Sec. 11.026. GIFTS OF PROPERTY OR MONEY
Sec. 11.0261. PROHIBITION AGAINST ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS, GRATUITIES, AND OTHER THINGS OF VALUE; EXCEPTION
Sec. 11.0262. CERTAIN GRATUITIES AUTHORIZED
Sec. 11.027. ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES; REVENUE
Sec. 11.0271. PUBLIC HUNTING DRAWING; FEES
Sec. 11.0272. PUBLIC FISHING AND SPECIAL EVENTS DRAWING; FEES
Sec. 11.028. VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Sec. 11.0281. VOLUNTEER LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY
Sec. 11.0285. DONATED BUILDING PROJECTS
Sec. 11.029. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS
Sec. 11.030. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Sec. 11.0305. DISCLOSURE OF HARVEST REPORT INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER C. SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
Sec. 11.031. GAME, FISH, AND WATER SAFETY ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.032. GAME, FISH, AND WATER SAFETY ACCOUNT; SOURCES
Sec. 11.033. USE OF GAME, FISH, AND WATER SAFETY ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.034. GAME, FISH, AND WATER SAFETY ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES
Sec. 11.035. STATE PARKS ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.037. STATE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.038. OPERATING ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.040. MISTAKEN DEPOSIT
Sec. 11.041. TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Sec. 11.042. FUNDS DEPOSITED IN TREASURY
Sec. 11.043. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.044. DISPOSITION OF INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS
Sec. 11.045. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 11.046. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL AND RECREATIONAL AREA ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.047. USE OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL AND RECREATIONAL AREA ACCOUNT
SUBCHAPTER D. SPECIAL NONGAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.052. SPECIAL NONGAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.053. SOURCES OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.054. USES OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.055. WILDLIFE ART PRINTS, DECALS, AND STAMPS
Sec. 11.056. COSTS OF WILDLIFE ART PRINTS, DECALS, AND STAMPS
SUBCHAPTER E. LIFETIME LICENSE ENDOWMENT ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.061. LIFETIME LICENSE ENDOWMENT ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.062. SOURCES OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.063. USES OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 11.064. RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 11.065. INVESTMENTS
SUBCHAPTER F. REGULATION OF MINERAL RECOVERY OPERATIONS ON DEPARTMENT LANDS
Sec. 11.071. REGULATION OF MINERAL RECOVERY OPERATIONS
Sec. 11.072. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 11.073. DISPOSITION OF CIVIL PENALTIES
Sec. 11.074. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS
SUBCHAPTER G. AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
Sec. 11.081. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.082. STATE AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 11.083. LOCAL AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 11.084. APPLICATION OF AQUATIC HERBICIDE IN PUBLIC BODY OF SURFACE WATER
Sec. 11.085. LIABILITY
Sec. 11.086. RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER H. LAND AND WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION PLAN
Sec. 11.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 11.102. PLAN APPROVAL; HEARING REQUIRED
Sec. 11.103. INVENTORY
Sec. 11.104. LAND AND WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PLAN
Sec. 11.105. COORDINATION OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION OPERATIONS
Sec. 11.106. EXEMPTIONS
SUBCHAPTER I. STATEWIDE COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Sec. 11.151. DEFINITION
Sec. 11.152. BUSINESS PLANS
Sec. 11.153. DEPARTMENT PLAN: OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES
Sec. 11.154. INDIVIDUAL PROJECT PLANS
Sec. 11.155. ADJUSTMENT OR TERMINATION OF PROJECT FOR FAILURE TO MEET FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
Sec. 11.156. CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE SECTOR
SUBCHAPTER J. NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS
Sec. 11.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.202. GENERAL DUTIES
Sec. 11.203. ACCOUNTABILITY OF NONPROFIT PARTNERS; INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 11.204. PLAN
Sec. 11.205. OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER
Sec. 11.206. AUDIT OF OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER
Sec. 11.207. EXPENDITURES; LIMITS
Sec. 11.208. PARTNERSHIP WITH NONPROFIT SERVING VETERANS
SUBCHAPTER J-1. FOR-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS
Sec. 11.221. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.222. SELECTION; CONTRACT
Sec. 11.223. GIFTS AND GRANTS; FUND-RAISING
Sec. 11.224. USE OF FUNDS
Sec. 11.225. RULES
Sec. 11.226. OTHER DONATION AUTHORITY NOT LIMITED
SUBCHAPTER K. MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY REVIEWS
Sec. 11.251. MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT REVIEW SYSTEM
Sec. 11.252. MAINTENANCE PROVIDER REVIEW SYSTEM
Sec. 11.253. MANAGEMENT PLAN AND PRIORITIES LIST
SUBCHAPTER L. USE OF DEPARTMENT LAND
Sec. 11.301. EASEMENTS
Sec. 11.302. CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND SIMILAR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROJECTS
SUBCHAPTER M. PRESCRIBED BURNS
Sec. 11.351. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.352. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 11.353. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 11.354. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 11.355. INSURANCE
Sec. 11.356. LIABILITY
Sec. 11.357. LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF LIABILITY
Sec. 11.358. APPLICATION OF TORT CLAIMS ACT
Sec. 11.359. WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY; PERMISSION TO SUE
SUBCHAPTER N. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Sec. 11.401. PROTECTION AND USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 12.
POWERS AND DUTIES CONCERNING WILDLIFE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 12.001. GENERAL DUTIES
Sec. 12.0011. RESOURCE PROTECTION
Sec. 12.003. RECORDS
Sec. 12.004. LIST OF FEES AND FINES
Sec. 12.005. FUNDS IN LIEU OF TAXES
Sec. 12.006. PUBLICATIONS ON WILDLIFE VALUES AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 12.007. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION TO FUND FOR VETERANS' ASSISTANCE
Sec. 12.0075. ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY INFORMATION
Sec. 12.008. LEASING OF GRAZING OR FARMING RIGHTS: SALE OF PRODUCTS
Sec. 12.010. NUISANCE OR NOXIOUS AQUATIC VEGETATION PROGRAM
Sec. 12.011. TEACHING EQUIPMENT
Sec. 12.012. RECREATIONAL WATER SAFETY VIDEO
Sec. 12.013. POWER TO TAKE WILDLIFE; FISH
Sec. 12.014. NOTICE OF WILDLIFE DISEASE OUTBREAK
Sec. 12.015. REGULATION OF FISH, SHELLFISH, AND AQUATIC PLANTS
Sec. 12.017. DAMAGING MARKERS
Sec. 12.018. ACCEPTANCE AND DISPOSITION OF GIFTS
Sec. 12.019. PENALTIES
Sec. 12.023. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN STRUCTURES
Sec. 12.024. WATER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 12.025. TECHNICAL GUIDANCE TO LANDOWNERS
Sec. 12.0251. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED DURING TECHNICAL GUIDANCE TO PRIVATE LANDOWNER
Sec. 12.026. MULTIPLE USE OF LAND
Sec. 12.027. ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY RULES
Sec. 12.028. POWERS AND DUTIES REGARDING TEXAS WATER TRUST
SUBCHAPTER B. ENFORCEMENT POWERS
Sec. 12.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 12.102. INSPECTION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Sec. 12.1025. RISK-BASED INSPECTIONS OF NONRECREATIONAL AUTHORIZATION HOLDERS
Sec. 12.103. ENTERING LAND; USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED BY ENTRY; CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 12.104. RIGHT TO SEARCH AND INSPECT
Sec. 12.105. SUITS
Sec. 12.106. NOTICE TO APPEAR
Sec. 12.107. REMISSION OF FINES
Sec. 12.108. EXPENSES
Sec. 12.109. CONFISCATION AND DISPOSITION OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS
Sec. 12.110. DISPOSITION OF CONFISCATED GAME
Sec. 12.1101. SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN ANIMALS' PELTS AND CARCASSES
Sec. 12.1104. REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED FISHING DEVICE
Sec. 12.1105. SEIZURE AND DISPOSITION OF UNLAWFUL FISHING DEVICES
Sec. 12.1106. SEIZURE AND DISPOSITION OF CONTRABAND; IMMUNITY
Sec. 12.113. COASTAL SURVEY CHARTS ADMISSIBLE
Sec. 12.114. DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Sec. 12.115. OFFENSE
Sec. 12.116. JUSTICE COURT TO PROVIDE AFFIDAVITS CERTIFYING CERTAIN CONVICTIONS
Sec. 12.117. JUSTICE COURT TO PROVIDE AFFIDAVITS CERTIFYING CERTAIN CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Sec. 12.119. VIOLATION OF COMMISSION RULE ON POSSESSION OF LICENSE; PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. OPERATION GAME THIEF
Sec. 12.201. CREATION OF FUND
Sec. 12.202. OPERATION GAME THIEF COMMITTEE
Sec. 12.203. REWARDS; CLAIMS
Sec. 12.204. REWARDS; PAYMENTS
Sec. 12.205. POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 12.206. PAYMENT OF DEATH BENEFITS
Sec. 12.207. DONATION TO FUND BY HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE APPLICANT
SUBCHAPTER D. RECOVERY BY THE STATE FOR VALUE OF FISH, SHELLFISH, REPTILE, AMPHIBIAN, BIRD, OR ANIMAL
Sec. 12.301. LIABILITY FOR VALUE OF FISH, SHELLFISH, REPTILE, AMPHIBIAN, BIRD, OR ANIMAL
Sec. 12.302. VALUE OF FISH, SHELLFISH, REPTILE, AMPHIBIAN, BIRD, OR ANIMAL
Sec. 12.303. CIVIL SUIT FOR RECOVERY OF VALUE
Sec. 12.304. MORE THAN ONE DEFENDANT
Sec. 12.305. RECOVERY OF VALUE IN ADDITION TO FINE
Sec. 12.306. BOTH CIVIL SUIT AND CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PERMISSIBLE
Sec. 12.307. DISPOSITION OF RECOVERY
Sec. 12.308. CERTAIN COSTS RECOVERABLE
SUBCHAPTER E. PUNISHMENTS
Sec. 12.401. APPLICATION
Sec. 12.402. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 12.403. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES
Sec. 12.404. CLASS A PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE MISDEMEANOR
Sec. 12.405. CLASS B PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE MISDEMEANOR
Sec. 12.406. CLASS C PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE MISDEMEANOR
Sec. 12.4061. PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE STATE JAIL FELONY
Sec. 12.407. PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE FELONY
Sec. 12.408. SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS
Sec. 12.409. SEPARATE OFFENSES
Sec. 12.410. AUTHORIZED PUNISHMENTS FOR CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Sec. 12.411. JURISDICTION OF JUSTICE COURT
SUBCHAPTER F. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSES OR PERMITS
Sec. 12.501. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Sec. 12.5015. AUTOMATIC REVOCATION OF HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE OR PERMIT
Sec. 12.502. NOTICE; HEARING
Sec. 12.503. NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Sec. 12.504. TIME OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Sec. 12.505. VIOLATION OF SUSPENSION, REFUSAL, OR REVOCATION
Sec. 12.506. APPEAL FROM SUSPENSION, REFUSAL, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Sec. 12.507. ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION
Sec. 12.508. REFUSAL OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
SUBCHAPTER G. REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW CERTAIN PERMITS RELATING TO THE CONTROL, BREEDING, OR MANAGEMENT OF DEER; APPEAL OF CERTAIN DECISIONS
Sec. 12.601. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 12.602. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 12.603. GENERAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW PERMIT
Sec. 12.604. CONSIDERATIONS FOR ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF PERMIT; APPLICANT WITH PRIOR PENALTIES OR CONVICTIONS
Sec. 12.605. PROCEDURE FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW PERMIT
Sec. 12.606. REVIEW OF REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW PERMIT
Sec. 12.607. APPEAL OF DEPARTMENT DECISION REFUSING TO ISSUE OR RENEW PERMIT
SUBCHAPTER H. LICENSE DEPUTIES
Sec. 12.701. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE, STAMP, PERMIT, OR TAG BY LICENSE DEPUTIES
Sec. 12.702. LICENSE DEPUTIES; FEES
Sec. 12.703. POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM
Sec. 12.704. DUTIES OF LICENSE DEPUTIES
Sec. 12.705. LICENSE, STAMP, PERMIT, AND TAG SALES REPORTS
Sec. 12.706. UNISSUED ITEMS
Sec. 12.707. ISSUANCE OR ACCEPTANCE OF LICENSE, STAMP, PERMIT, OR TAG
Sec. 12.708. LIABILITY OF LICENSE DEPUTY FOR SALES
CHAPTER 13.
POWERS AND DUTIES CONCERNING PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AREAS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 13.001. CONTROL BY DEPARTMENT
Sec. 13.002. DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION OF OUTDOOR AREAS
Sec. 13.003. GIFTS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF PARK SITES
Sec. 13.004. FINANCING OF PARK PROGRAMS
Sec. 13.0041. USE OF CERTAIN BOND REVENUE
Sec. 13.0044. PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN PARK PROGRAMS
Sec. 13.0045. REVENUE BONDS FOR PARKS AND WILDLIFE FACILITIES
Sec. 13.0046. COOPERATION WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Sec. 13.005. ACQUISITION OF HISTORICAL SITES
Sec. 13.0051. COORDINATION WITH TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION; REPORT ON PRESERVATION PLANS
Sec. 13.0052. REPORTS
Sec. 13.0053. REFERENCE TO HISTORICAL SITES
Sec. 13.006. LEASE OF LANDS
Sec. 13.0061. LEASE OF GRAZING RIGHTS ON PARK LANDS; SALE OF PRODUCTS
Sec. 13.007. INVESTIGATION EXPENSES
Sec. 13.0075. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN STATE PARKS SYSTEM
Sec. 13.008. SOLICITATION, RECEIPT, AND TRANSFER OF LAND
Sec. 13.009. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF LAND
Sec. 13.010. HISTORIC SITES
Sec. 13.011. NATURAL FEATURES
Sec. 13.012. ROADSIDE PARKS
Sec. 13.013. CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS BY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Sec. 13.014. ROADS AND TRAILS TO CERTAIN PARK SITES
Sec. 13.0145. SPEED LIMITS
Sec. 13.015. PARK USER FEES; CONCESSIONS
Sec. 13.0151. STATE PARK PASSES
Sec. 13.0155. USE OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT BRAND
Sec. 13.016. INMATE LABOR
Sec. 13.017. PUBLICATIONS ON PARKS
Sec. 13.018. STATE PARKLANDS PASSPORT
Sec. 13.019. FACILITY RESERVATION SYSTEM AND FEE
Sec. 13.0191. FACILITY AND LODGING FEES
Sec. 13.020. LOCAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PARK DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Sec. 13.022. EASEMENT THROUGH CADDO LAKE STATE PARK
Sec. 13.023. LIFEGUARDS AND SIGNAGE IN CERTAIN AREAS
SUBCHAPTER B. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AREAS
Sec. 13.101. AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 13.102. SCOPE OF REGULATIONS
Sec. 13.103. ADVERTISING
Sec. 13.106. POSTING OF REGULATIONS
Sec. 13.108. REMOVAL FROM PARK
Sec. 13.109. ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS
Sec. 13.110. EFFECT OF REGULATIONS
Sec. 13.112. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATIONS GOVERNING AREAS ADJACENT TO STATE PARKS
Sec. 13.201. AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 13.202. APPLICATION LIMITED
Sec. 13.205. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER D. PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Sec. 13.301. PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES
Sec. 13.302. PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCES
Sec. 13.303. COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 13.304. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF COUNTIES AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 13.305. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 13.306. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Sec. 13.307. COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES
Sec. 13.308. AVAILABILITY OF STATE FUNDS
Sec. 13.309. AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL FUNDS
Sec. 13.310. RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Sec. 13.311. PROJECT PRIORITY
Sec. 13.312. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE
Sec. 13.313. FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION PROJECTS
Sec. 13.314. COMPLIANCE IN FISHERY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 14.
POWERS AND DUTIES CONCERNING WETLANDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 14.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 14.002. STATE-OWNED WETLAND CONSERVATION PLAN
Sec. 14.003. GIFTS AND GRANTS
TITLE 3. PARKS
CHAPTER 21.
TEXAS PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND
SUBCHAPTER A. TEXAS PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 21.001. ISSUANCE OF PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 21.002. DESCRIPTION OF BONDS
Sec. 21.003. SALE PRICE
Sec. 21.004. INTEREST RATE
Sec. 21.005. FORM, DENOMINATION, PLACE OF PAYMENT
Sec. 21.006. MATURITY
Sec. 21.007. REDEMPTION BEFORE MATURITY
Sec. 21.008. REGISTERED AND BEARER BONDS
Sec. 21.009. NOTICE OF BOND SALE
Sec. 21.010. COMPETITIVE BIDS
Sec. 21.011. SECURITY FOR BIDS
Sec. 21.012. APPROVAL OF BONDS; REGISTRATION
Sec. 21.013. EXECUTION OF BONDS
Sec. 21.014. FACSIMILE SIGNATURES AND SEALS
Sec. 21.015. SIGNATURE OF FORMER OFFICER
Sec. 21.016. BONDS INCONTESTABLE, VALID, AND BINDING
Sec. 21.017. EVIDENCE OF VALIDITY
Sec. 21.018. PAYMENT BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 21.019. DUTIES ENFORCEABLE
Sec. 21.020. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 21.021. BONDS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 21.022. BONDS NOT TAXABLE
Sec. 21.023. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 21.024. SECURITY FOR DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
Sec. 21.025. MUTILATED, LOST, OR DESTROYED BONDS
SUBCHAPTER B. FUNDING PROVISIONS
Sec. 21.101. TEXAS PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 21.102. USE OF DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 21.103. ACQUIRING PARK SITES
Sec. 21.104. CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 21.105. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 21.106. CREDITS TO INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 21.1061. REPORT TO BOND REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 21.107. ADDITIONAL TRANSFERS
Sec. 21.108. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND: FINAL TRANSFER
Sec. 21.109. TRANSFERS REQUIRED
Sec. 21.110. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 21.111. ENTRY FEES TO PARKS
CHAPTER 21A.
CENTENNIAL PARKS CONSERVATION FUND
Sec. 21A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 21A.002. ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FUND
Sec. 21A.003. REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 21A.004. REQUIRED APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION
Sec. 21A.005. PROHIBITED EXPENDITURES
Sec. 21A.006. EXPENDITURES SUBJECT TO AUDIT
Sec. 21A.007. STRATEGIC PLAN
CHAPTER 22.
STATE PARKS
SUBCHAPTER C. PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
Sec. 22.021. JURISDICTION
Sec. 22.022. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 22.023. DISPOSITION OF INCOME
Sec. 22.024. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 22.025. INTEREST ON BONDS
Sec. 22.026. MATURITY OF BONDS
Sec. 22.027. REDEMPTION BEFORE MATURITY
Sec. 22.028. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 22.029. PLEDGE OF INCOME
Sec. 22.030. RIGHT TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL BONDS
Sec. 22.031. ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR BONDS
Sec. 22.032. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 22.033. REFUNDING OF BONDS
Sec. 22.034. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Sec. 22.035. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 22.036. PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND EXPENSES
Sec. 22.037. LEGAL INVESTMENTS
Sec. 22.038. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 22.039. DEBT AGAINST THE STATE
SUBCHAPTER D. JIM HOGG MEMORIAL PARK
Sec. 22.051. JURISDICTION
Sec. 22.052. HISTORICAL IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 22.053. IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 22.054. SALE AND USE OF TIMBER
Sec. 22.055. SALE OF IRON ORE
Sec. 22.056. COMPETITIVE BIDS
Sec. 22.057. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
Sec. 22.058. REGULATIONS
Sec. 22.059. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER E. HUNTSVILLE STATE PARK
Sec. 22.071. IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 22.072. PERMIT FOR DAM
Sec. 22.073. SALE AND USE OF TIMBER
Sec. 22.074. COMPETITIVE BIDS
Sec. 22.075. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
Sec. 22.076. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER F. GOLIAD STATE PARK
Sec. 22.081. JURISDICTION
Sec. 22.082. GENERAL IGNACIO ZARAGOZA BIRTHPLACE
Sec. 22.083. MISSION OF SAN ROSARIO
Sec. 22.084. IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 22.085. REVERSION OF TITLE; MINERAL RESERVATION
SUBCHAPTER G. MISSION SAN FRANCISCO DE LOS TEJAS STATE PARK
Sec. 22.091. FACILITIES; PARK SITE
Sec. 22.092. TIMBER SALE
Sec. 22.093. COMPETITIVE BIDS
Sec. 22.094. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
Sec. 22.095. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER I. HUECO TANKS STATE PARK
Sec. 22.111. CONTROL
Sec. 22.112. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
Sec. 22.113. TITLE TO PARK
SUBCHAPTER J. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE PARK
Sec. 22.121. JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER K. NIMITZ STATE PARK
Sec. 22.151. JURISDICTION
Sec. 22.152. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT
SUBCHAPTER L. EISENHOWER STATE PARK
Sec. 22.161. JURISDICTION
Sec. 22.162. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 22.163. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 22.164. RIGHT TO USE ROADS
Sec. 22.165. PERMITS
SUBCHAPTER M. GOVERNOR JAMES STEPHEN HOGG MEMORIAL SHRINE
Sec. 22.171. GOVERNOR HOGG MEMORIAL
SUBCHAPTER N. ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN STATE PARKS
Sec. 22.181. SPANISH MISSIONS
Sec. 22.183. HUBBARD LAKE
Sec. 22.184. FISHING PIERS
SUBCHAPTER O. MATAGORDA ISLAND STATE PARK AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 22.201. MATAGORDA ISLAND STATE PARK AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 22.202. DEDICATED LAND
SUBCHAPTER P. FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS STATE PARK
Sec. 22.221. PARK ESTABLISHED: JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 22.222. DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE PARK LAND
Sec. 22.223. CONDEMNATION
SUBCHAPTER S. TRINITY RIVER STATE PARK
Sec. 22.251. PARK ESTABLISHED: JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 22.252. DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE PARK LAND
Sec. 22.253. CONDEMNATION
Sec. 22.254. POWERS OF CITY OF DALLAS
SUBCHAPTER T. BATTLESHIP "TEXAS"
Sec. 22.261. JURISDICTION
Sec. 22.262. PRESERVATION STANDARDS
CHAPTER 23.
NATIONAL PARKS, NATIONAL SEASHORES, AND OTHER FEDERAL LANDS
SUBCHAPTER A. BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK
Sec. 23.001. LIMITED JURISDICTION RETAINED
Sec. 23.002. PARK RESIDENTS MAY VOTE
SUBCHAPTER B. PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE
Sec. 23.011. LIMITED JURISDICTION RETAINED
Sec. 23.012. SEASHORE RESIDENTS MAY VOTE
Sec. 23.013. REGULATIONS OF RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 23.014. REVERSION TO STATE
Sec. 23.015. CONSENT FOR ACQUISITION OF NAVIGATION DISTRICT LAND
Sec. 23.016. ROADS
SUBCHAPTER C. GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Sec. 23.031. LIMITED JURISDICTION RETAINED
Sec. 23.032. PARK RESIDENTS MAY VOTE
Sec. 23.033. RECONVEYANCE OF TITLE
Sec. 23.034. MINERAL RIGHTS IN PARK
SUBCHAPTER D. FEDERAL LANDS
Sec. 23.041. AGREEMENTS FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 23.042. WILDLIFE RESOURCES DEFINED
Sec. 23.043. HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS
Sec. 23.044. PENALTY
CHAPTER 24.
STATE ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL PARKS
SUBCHAPTER A. LOCAL PARKS FOR SMALLER COUNTIES AND
Sec. 24.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 24.002. TEXAS RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT
Sec. 24.003. ACCOUNT REVENUE SOURCE; REVENUE DEDICATION
Sec. 24.004. ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Sec. 24.005. DIRECT STATE MATCHING GRANTS
Sec. 24.006. FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 24.007. ACCOUNT USE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH PLANS
Sec. 24.008. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 24.009. PAYMENTS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTING
Sec. 24.011. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 24.012. ACCOUNT NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICITY
Sec. 24.013. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO HAVE PARKS
SUBCHAPTER B. PARKS FOR LARGE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 24.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 24.052. LARGE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT
Sec. 24.053. ACCOUNT REVENUE SOURCE; DEDICATION
Sec. 24.054. ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Sec. 24.055. DIRECT STATE MATCHING GRANTS
Sec. 24.056. FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO LARGE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 24.057. ACCOUNT USE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH PLANS
Sec. 24.058. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 24.059. PAYMENTS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTING
Sec. 24.060. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 24.061. ACCOUNT NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICITY
Sec. 24.062. AUTHORITY OF LARGE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO HAVE PARKS
CHAPTER 25.
WATER DISTRICT AND RIVER AUTHORITY PARKS
Sec. 25.001. STATE POLICY; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 25.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 25.003. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 25.004. RULES; FEES; ABANDONMENT OF PROJECTS
Sec. 25.005. LEASES, CONCESSIONS, FRANCHISES, AND AGREEMENTS
Sec. 25.006. USE OF OTHER POWERS
CHAPTER 26.
PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL LANDS
Sec. 26.001. PROTECTED LAND; NOTICE OF TAKING
Sec. 26.002. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 26.003. LIMITATIONS ON JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 26.004. EXCLUDED LANDS
CHAPTER 28.
TEXAS TRAILS SYSTEM
Sec. 28.001. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 28.002. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 28.004. CLASSIFICATION
CHAPTER 29.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL AND RECREATIONAL AREA PROGRAM
Sec. 29.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 29.002. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION
Sec. 29.003. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE DECAL REQUIRED; FEE
Sec. 29.004. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 29.005. ISSUANCE, DISPLAY, AND EXPIRATION OF DECAL
Sec. 29.006. DISPOSITION OF DECAL FEES
Sec. 29.007. OTHER REVENUE
Sec. 29.008. GRANTS
Sec. 29.009. PENALTY
Sec. 29.010. RULES
TITLE 4. WATER SAFETY
CHAPTER 31.
WATER SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 31.001. TITLE
Sec. 31.002. STATE POLICY
Sec. 31.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 31.004. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 31.005. CONTRACTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 31.006. APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORIZED AGENT
SUBCHAPTER B. IDENTIFICATION OF VESSELS; REQUIRED NUMBERING
Sec. 31.021. REQUIRED NUMBERING
Sec. 31.022. EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIRED NUMBERING
Sec. 31.023. VESSELS NUMBERED UNDER FEDERAL OR OTHER STATE LAW
Sec. 31.024. APPLICATION FOR NUMBER
Sec. 31.025. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER
Sec. 31.026. FEES
Sec. 31.028. CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER
Sec. 31.028. CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER
Sec. 31.029. TERM OF CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER
Sec. 31.030. DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES AND DECALS
Sec. 31.031. NUMBERING PATTERN
Sec. 31.032. NUMBERING LOCATION AND VISIBILITY; EXEMPTION; DECAL
Sec. 31.033. UNAUTHORIZED NUMBERS PROHIBITED
Sec. 31.034. ISSUANCE OF NUMBERS BY DEPARTMENT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT
Sec. 31.0341. ISSUANCE OF NUMBERS: COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
Sec. 31.035. RULES AND REGULATIONS; COPIES
Sec. 31.036. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
Sec. 31.037. CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP INTEREST; NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT
Sec. 31.038. CHANGE OF ADDRESS; NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT
Sec. 31.039. PUBLIC RECORDS; FEES
Sec. 31.0391. RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 31.040. VESSEL LIVERIES
Sec. 31.041. DUTIES OF DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND MANUFACTURERS; LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 31.0411. TERM OF LICENSE; TRANSFER
Sec. 31.0412. LICENSING RULES
Sec. 31.0413. EXEMPTION FROM DEALER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 31.042. CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER; GROUNDS
Sec. 31.043. MANUFACTURER'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Sec. 31.044. INSPECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER B-1. CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS
Sec. 31.0445. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 31.045. OWNERSHIP OF VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS; CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
Sec. 31.046. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
Sec. 31.0465. APPEAL REGARDING CERTIFICATE OF TITLE; BOND; RULES
Sec. 31.0466. TITLE FOR ABANDONED VESSEL; BOND
Sec. 31.047. APPLICATION; FORM AND CONTENT; FEE
Sec. 31.048. FEE
Sec. 31.0485. ISSUANCE, REJECTION, AND CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
Sec. 31.049. FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
Sec. 31.050. FORM OF MANUFACTURER'S AND IMPORTER'S CERTIFICATE
Sec. 31.050. FORM OF MANUFACTURER'S AND IMPORTER'S CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
Sec. 31.0505. HULL DAMAGED TITLE BRAND
Sec. 31.051. REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES
Sec. 31.051. REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
Sec. 31.052. SECURITY INTEREST LIENS
Sec. 31.053. TRANSFERS OF VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS
Sec. 31.055. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 31.055. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 31.056. FEE EXEMPTION FOR GOVERNMENT VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS
Sec. 31.0563. RECORDS
Sec. 31.0565. EFFECT OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ON INFORMATION IN CERTIFICATE
Sec. 31.0567. EFFECT OF POSSESSION OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE; JUDICIAL PROCESS
Sec. 31.0569. PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST
Sec. 31.057. TERMINATION STATEMENT
Sec. 31.0573. EFFECT OF MISSING OR INCORRECT INFORMATION
Sec. 31.0575. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP BY SECURED PARTY'S TRANSFER STATEMENT
Sec. 31.0577. TRANSFER BY OPERATION OF LAW
Sec. 31.0579. APPLICATION FOR TERMINATION OF SECURITY INTEREST WITHOUT CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
Sec. 31.058. RIGHTS OF PURCHASER OTHER THAN SECURED PARTY
Sec. 31.0582. RIGHTS OF SECURED PARTY
SUBCHAPTER C. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Sec. 31.061. UNIFORMITY OF EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS; STATE POLICY
Sec. 31.062. OPERATION OF VESSELS WITHOUT REQUIRED EQUIPMENT PROHIBITED
Sec. 31.063. CLASSES OF MOTORBOATS
Sec. 31.064. LIGHTS
Sec. 31.065. SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES
Sec. 31.066. LIFE PRESERVING DEVICES
Sec. 31.067. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Sec. 31.068. FLAME ARRESTORS; BACKFIRE TRAPS
Sec. 31.069. VENTILATORS
Sec. 31.070. EXHAUST WATER MANIFOLD; MUFFLER
Sec. 31.071. REARVIEW MIRRORS
Sec. 31.072. RACING BOATS; EQUIPMENT EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 31.073. CANOES, PUNTS, ROWBOATS, SAILBOATS, RUBBER RAFTS, RACING SHELLS, ROWING SCULLS, KAYAKS, AND OTHER PADDLE CRAFT; EQUIPMENT EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 31.074. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL
SUBCHAPTER D. BOATING REGULATIONS
Sec. 31.091. UNIFORMITY OF BOATING REGULATIONS
Sec. 31.092. LOCAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 31.093. RULES OF THE ROAD
Sec. 31.094. RECKLESS OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION
Sec. 31.095. EXCESSIVE SPEED
Sec. 31.096. RECKLESS OPERATION AND EXCESSIVE SPEED
Sec. 31.098. HAZARDOUS WAKE OR WASH
Sec. 31.099. PROHIBITION ON CIRCULAR COURSE AROUND INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN WATER ACTIVITIES
Sec. 31.100. INTERFERENCE WITH MARKERS OR RAMPS
Sec. 31.101. OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE
Sec. 31.102. OPERATING BOATS IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Sec. 31.1021. OPERATING VESSELS IN SCUBA DIVING OR SNORKELING AREAS
Sec. 31.103. WATER SKIS, AQUAPLANES, ETC
Sec. 31.104. ACCIDENTS: DUTY OF OPERATORS
Sec. 31.105. INCIDENT REPORTS
Sec. 31.1055. RELEASE OF INCIDENT REPORTS
Sec. 31.106. PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
Sec. 31.107. OPERATION OF MOTORBOAT
Sec. 31.1071. OPERATION OF MOTORBOAT WITH EMERGENCY ENGINE CUTOFF SWITCH
Sec. 31.108. BOATER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Sec. 31.109. BOATER EDUCATION COURSE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN PERSONS
Sec. 31.110. EXEMPTION FROM BOATER EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENT; DEFERRAL PROGRAM
Sec. 31.111. OPERATING VESSEL LIVERY
SUBCHAPTER E. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Sec. 31.121. ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Sec. 31.1211. JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPAL PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 31.122. WATER SAFETY VESSELS: LIGHTS
Sec. 31.123. REQUIRED RESPONSE TO POLICE WATER SAFETY VESSEL
Sec. 31.124. INSPECTION OF VESSELS
Sec. 31.125. VIOLATIONS; NOTICE TO APPEAR
Sec. 31.126. VENUE
Sec. 31.127. PENALTIES AND FINES
Sec. 31.128. DISPOSITION OF FINES
Sec. 31.129. VIOLATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 31.130. BOATER EDUCATION COURSE PERMITTED IN LIEU OF FINE
Sec. 31.131. BOATER EDUCATION COURSE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS
Sec. 31.132. REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER F. WATER FACILITIES
Sec. 31.141. BOAT RAMPS
Sec. 31.142. BUOYS AND MARKERS
SUBCHAPTER G. PARTY BOATS
Sec. 31.171. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 31.172. APPLICABILITY; EXCEPTION
Sec. 31.173. PARTY BOAT OPERATOR AND STAFF
Sec. 31.174. BOAT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 31.175. PASSENGER SAFETY INFORMATION; INSURANCE
Sec. 31.176. PARTY BOAT OPERATOR LICENSE
Sec. 31.177. FEES
Sec. 31.178. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
Sec. 31.179. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 31.180. RULES
CHAPTER 32.
FLOATING CABINS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 32.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 32.002. APPLICABILITY TO COASTAL WATER
Sec. 32.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 32.004. EXEMPTION
Sec. 32.005. RULES
Sec. 32.006. NONAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 2001, GOVERNMENT CODE
SUBCHAPTER B. PERMITS FOR FLOATING CABINS
Sec. 32.051. PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 32.052. ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMIT
Sec. 32.053. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; REFUND
Sec. 32.054. TERM OF PERMIT
Sec. 32.055. ORIGINAL PERMIT AND PERMIT RENEWAL FEE
Sec. 32.056. LOCATION OF PERMIT; INSPECTION ALLOWED
Sec. 32.057. TRANSFER OF PERMIT
Sec. 32.058. PURCHASE PROGRAM; PERMIT EXPIRES
SUBCHAPTER C. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Sec. 32.101. IDENTIFICATION OF FLOATING CABIN
Sec. 32.102. RELOCATION OF FLOATING CABIN
Sec. 32.103. REPLACEMENT OF FLOATING CABIN
Sec. 32.104. INCREASE IN SIZE OF CABIN PROHIBITED
Sec. 32.105. SANITATION DEVICE
Sec. 32.106. SEWAGE DISCHARGE PROHIBITED
Sec. 32.107. LOCATION OF FLOATING CABIN IN CERTAIN SITES PROHIBITED
Sec. 32.108. OTHER PROHIBITED CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER D. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Sec. 32.151. DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Sec. 32.152. CIVIL ACTIONS ALLOWED; CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 32.153. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 32.154. REMOVAL OF FLOATING CABIN; CRIMINAL PENALTY; CIVIL PENALTY; HEARING
Sec. 32.155. VENUE
TITLE 5. WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION
SUBTITLE A. HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
CHAPTER 41.
RECIPROCAL HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES
Sec. 41.003. RECIPROCAL LICENSE AGREEMENTS: BORDER STATES
Sec. 41.004. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS PROCLAIMED
Sec. 41.005. TERMINATION OF RECIPROCAL LICENSE AGREEMENT
Sec. 41.006. REGULATIONS FOR RECIPROCAL LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 41.008. RECIPROCAL LICENSE AGREEMENTS: ANY OTHER STATE
CHAPTER 42.
GENERAL HUNTING LICENSE
Sec. 42.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 42.002. RESIDENT LICENSE REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 42.0021. LIFETIME RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE
Sec. 42.005. NONRESIDENT LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 42.006. POSSESSION OF LICENSE; RULES
Sec. 42.010. ISSUANCE AND FORM OF LICENSES AND TAGS
Sec. 42.0101. DIGITAL TAGS; RULES
Sec. 42.011. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION TO HELP FEED HUNGRY TEXANS
Sec. 42.012. RESIDENT LICENSE FEE
Sec. 42.0121. LIFETIME RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE FEE
Sec. 42.0141. NONRESIDENT GENERAL HUNTING LICENSE FEE
Sec. 42.0143. NONRESIDENT FIVE-DAY HUNTING LICENSE
Sec. 42.017. DUPLICATE LICENSE AND TAGS
Sec. 42.0175. EXPIRATION DATE
Sec. 42.0177. BIRD OR ANIMAL CARCASSES: COMMISSION RULES
Sec. 42.018. TAG TO BE ATTACHED TO DEER
Sec. 42.0185. TAG TO BE ATTACHED TO TURKEY
Sec. 42.019. POSSESSION OF CERTAIN PARTS OF ANTELOPE
Sec. 42.020. BIRD OR ANIMAL TAGS: PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 42.021. BAG LIMITS AND SEASON NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 42.0211. TAKING OF UNBANDED PEN-REARED PHEASANT OR QUAIL BY CERTAIN LANDOWNERS
Sec. 42.022. ONE LICENSE FOR EACH YEAR
Sec. 42.023. HUNTING UNDER LICENSE OF ANOTHER
Sec. 42.024. EXHIBITING LICENSE
Sec. 42.025. PENALTY
CHAPTER 43.
SPECIAL LICENSES AND PERMITS
SUBCHAPTER C. PERMITS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, ZOOLOGICAL COLLECTION, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY
Sec. 43.021. PROTECTED WILDLIFE
Sec. 43.022. PERMIT REQUIREMENT
Sec. 43.024. DISPOSITION OF PROTECTED WILDLIFE
Sec. 43.028. CIVIL SUIT; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; COSTS
Sec. 43.030. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER D. HUNTING LEASE LICENSES
Sec. 43.041. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.042. LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.043. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE
Sec. 43.0431. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
Sec. 43.0432. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AREA HUNTING LEASE LICENSES
Sec. 43.044. LICENSE FEES
Sec. 43.045. DURATION OF LICENSE
Sec. 43.055. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER E. PERMITS FOR TRAPPING, TRANSPORTING, AND TRANSPLANTING GAME ANIMALS AND GAME BIRDS
Sec. 43.061. TRAPPING, TRANSPORTING, AND TRANSPLANTING GAME ANIMALS AND GAME BIRDS; PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 43.0611. URBAN WHITE-TAILED DEER REMOVAL; PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 43.0612. TRAPPING AND TRANSPORTING SURPLUS WHITE-TAILED DEER; PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 43.062. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER F. PRIVATE BIRD HUNTING AREAS
Sec. 43.071. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.072. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
Sec. 43.0721. LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.0722. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; FEE; VALIDITY
Sec. 43.073. AREA LIMITATIONS AND MARKINGS
Sec. 43.074. TAKING OF PEN-REARED BIRDS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 43.075. GAME BIRDS IN CAPTIVITY; BANDING
Sec. 43.076. LICENSE FORM
Sec. 43.0762. REGULATIONS
Sec. 43.0763. APPLICATION FOR FIELD TRIAL PERMIT
Sec. 43.0764. FIELD TRIAL PERMIT; FEE; VALIDITY
Sec. 43.077. PENALTY
Sec. 43.078. HUNTING LICENSE REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER G. PERMITS TO MANAGE WILDLIFE AND EXOTIC ANIMALS FROM AIRCRAFT
Sec. 43.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 43.102. PERMIT AUTHORIZED
Sec. 43.103. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.104. GROUNDS TO ISSUE PERMIT
Sec. 43.105. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 43.106. FORM AND PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF PERMIT; RENEWAL
Sec. 43.107. REPORTS REQUIRED
Sec. 43.1075. USING HELICOPTERS TO TAKE CERTAIN ANIMALS
Sec. 43.1076. USING HOT AIR BALLOONS TO TAKE CERTAIN ANIMALS
Sec. 43.108. REPORTS BY DEPARTMENT
Sec. 43.109. REGULATIONS
Sec. 43.1095. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 43.110. PERMIT FEE
Sec. 43.111. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER H. PERMITS TO CONTROL WILDLIFE PROTECTED BY THIS CODE
Sec. 43.151. THREATS TO PUBLIC SAFETY OR DAMAGE BY WILDLIFE; NOTICE OF WHITE-TAILED DEER POPULATION CONTROL IN CERTAIN AREAS
Sec. 43.1515. RULES
Sec. 43.152. DEPARTMENT INSPECTION
Sec. 43.153. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 43.154. PERMIT
Sec. 43.155. DISPOSITION OF WILDLIFE
Sec. 43.156. CANCELLATION OF PERMIT
Sec. 43.1565. REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT
Sec. 43.157. VIOLATIONS; PENALTY
Sec. 43.158. LANDOWNER PERMIT EXEMPTION
SUBCHAPTER I. ARCHERY STAMPS
Sec. 43.201. ARCHERY STAMP REQUIRED
Sec. 43.202. FEE
Sec. 43.203. HUNTING LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.204. STAMP SALE RECEIPTS
Sec. 43.205. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER J. FIELD TRIAL PERMIT
Sec. 43.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.252. FIELD TRIAL PERMIT
Sec. 43.253. COMMISSION RULES
Sec. 43.254. HUNTING LICENSE NOT REQUIRED DURING FIELD TRIAL
SUBCHAPTER L. DEER BREEDER'S PERMIT
Sec. 43.351. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.352. PERMIT AUTHORIZED; DURATION OF PERMIT
Sec. 43.353. PERMIT IS DEFENSE
Sec. 43.356. SERIAL NUMBER
Sec. 43.3561. IDENTIFICATION OF BREEDER DEER
Sec. 43.357. PERMIT PRIVILEGES; REGULATIONS
Sec. 43.358. INSPECTION
Sec. 43.359. RECORDS AND REPORTS
Sec. 43.3591. GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 43.360. ENCLOSURE SIZE
Sec. 43.361. RELEASE SITES
Sec. 43.362. TRANSFER, PURCHASE, OR SALE OF LIVE BREEDER DEER
Sec. 43.363. TRANSFER DURING OPEN SEASON
Sec. 43.364. USE OF BREEDER DEER
Sec. 43.365. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 43.366. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS
Sec. 43.367. PENALTY
Sec. 43.369. DEER BREEDER DATABASE
SUBCHAPTER M. SALTWATER SPORTFISHING STAMP
Sec. 43.401. DEFINITION
Sec. 43.402. SALTWATER SPORTFISHING STAMP REQUIRED
Sec. 43.403. DESIGN AND ISSUANCE OF STAMP
Sec. 43.4035. EXPIRATION OF STAMP
Sec. 43.404. FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.405. DISPOSITION AND USE OF STAMP FEES
Sec. 43.406. REFUSAL TO SHOW STAMP
Sec. 43.407. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER O. CONSERVATION PERMITS
Sec. 43.521. CONSERVATION PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 43.522. ISSUANCE AND EXPIRATION OF CONSERVATION PERMIT
Sec. 43.523. OTHER PERMITS REQUIRED
Sec. 43.524. DISPOSITION OF CONSERVATION PERMIT FEES
Sec. 43.525. FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO SHOW CONSERVATION PERMIT; PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER P. FISH STOCK PERMIT
Sec. 43.551. PERMIT FOR THE TAKING OF BROOD STOCK BY COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE FACILITIES
Sec. 43.552. COMMISSION RULES
Sec. 43.553. QUANTITY THAT MAY BE TAKEN
Sec. 43.554. FEES
Sec. 43.555. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER R. WHITE-TAILED DEER MANAGEMENT PERMITS
Sec. 43.601. PERMIT FOR DEER MANAGEMENT
Sec. 43.602. MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 43.603. CONDITIONS; DURATION; FEE
Sec. 43.604. INSPECTION
Sec. 43.605. RECORDS
Sec. 43.606. APPLICATION OF GENERAL LAWS
Sec. 43.607. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER R-1. MULE DEER MANAGEMENT PERMITS
Sec. 43.621. PERMIT FOR DEER MANAGEMENT
Sec. 43.622. MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 43.623. CONDITIONS; DURATION; FEE
Sec. 43.624. INSPECTION
Sec. 43.625. RECORDS
Sec. 43.626. APPLICATION OF GENERAL LAWS
Sec. 43.627. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER S. MIGRATORY AND UPLAND GAME BIRD STAMPS
Sec. 43.651. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.652. MIGRATORY OR UPLAND GAME BIRD STAMP REQUIRED
Sec. 43.653. HUNTING LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.654. DESIGN AND ISSUANCE OF STAMPS
Sec. 43.655. DISPOSITION OF MIGRATORY GAME BIRD STAMP NET PROCEEDS
Sec. 43.656. USES OF NET PROCEEDS FROM MIGRATORY GAME BIRD STAMP
Sec. 43.657. DISPOSITION OF UPLAND GAME BIRD STAMP NET PROCEEDS
Sec. 43.658. USES OF NET PROCEEDS FROM UPLAND GAME BIRD STAMP
Sec. 43.659. CONTRACTS, DONATIONS, AND GRANTS
Sec. 43.660. REFUSAL TO SHOW STAMP OR PROOF OF EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 43.661. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS RELATING TO MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
Sec. 43.665. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER U. FRESHWATER FISHING STAMP
Sec. 43.801. DEFINITION
Sec. 43.802. FRESHWATER FISHING STAMP REQUIRED
Sec. 43.803. FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.804. DESIGN AND ISSUANCE OF STAMPS
Sec. 43.805. DISPOSITION OF STAMP FEES
Sec. 43.806. EXPIRATION OF STAMP
Sec. 43.807. REFUSAL TO SHOW STAMP
Sec. 43.808. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER V. NONINDIGENOUS SNAKE PERMIT
Sec. 43.851. PERMIT
Sec. 43.852. INSPECTION OF PERMIT AND RECORDS
Sec. 43.853. RELEASE FROM CAPTIVITY
Sec. 43.854. SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND; FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 43.855. RULES
Sec. 43.856. OFFENSE
SUBCHAPTER W. REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STAMP
Sec. 43.901. REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STAMP REQUIRED
Sec. 43.902. FEE
Sec. 43.903. HUNTING LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.904. STAMP SALE RECEIPTS
Sec. 43.905. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 43.906. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER X. DEER DISPOSITION PROTOCOL
Sec. 43.951. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 43.952. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.953. DESTRUCTION OF DEER
Sec. 43.954. NOTICE OF DEER DESTRUCTION
Sec. 43.955. COST OF ASSESSMENT AND DESTRUCTION OF DEER
SUBCHAPTER Y. MANAGED LANDS DEER PROGRAM
Sec. 43.975. DEFINITION
Sec. 43.976. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FEE
Sec. 43.977. RULES
CHAPTER 44.
GAME BREEDER'S LICENSE
Sec. 44.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 44.002. LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Sec. 44.003. GAME BREEDER'S LICENSE
Sec. 44.004. REISSUANCE OF LICENSE
Sec. 44.005. SERIAL NUMBER
Sec. 44.006. LICENSE PRIVILEGES
Sec. 44.007. RECORDS
Sec. 44.008. ENCLOSURE SIZE
Sec. 44.009. INSPECTION
Sec. 44.010. SHIPMENT OF GAME ANIMALS
Sec. 44.011. PURCHASE AND SALE OF LIVE GAME ANIMALS
Sec. 44.012. SALE DURING OPEN SEASON
Sec. 44.0125. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 44.013. USE OF PURCHASED GAME ANIMALS
Sec. 44.014. APPLICATION OF GENERAL LAWS
Sec. 44.015. RIGHT OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 44.016. PENALTIES
CHAPTER 45.
GAME BIRD BREEDER'S LICENSE
Sec. 45.0001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 45.001. LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 45.002. FORM OF LICENSE; PERIOD OF VALIDITY
Sec. 45.003. TYPES OF LICENSES; FEES
Sec. 45.004. SIZE OF ENCLOSURES
Sec. 45.005. RECORDS OF LIVE BIRD AND EGG SALES
Sec. 45.006. SALES OF GAME BIRD CARCASSES OR PARTS OF A GAME BIRD
Sec. 45.0061. SOURCE OF GAME BIRDS
Sec. 45.007. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 45.008. RECORDS; REPORTS
Sec. 45.009. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 45.010. INSPECTIONS
Sec. 45.011. PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 45.012. PENALTY
CHAPTER 46.
FISHING LICENSES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL FISHING LICENSE
Sec. 46.001. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 46.0011. RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT DEFINED
Sec. 46.0012. FREE SPORTFISHING DAY
Sec. 46.002. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 46.004. LICENSE FEES
Sec. 46.0045. TAG FEES
Sec. 46.005. TEMPORARY SPORTFISHING LICENSES
Sec. 46.0051. TEMPORARY NONRESIDENT LICENSES
Sec. 46.006. DUPLICATE LICENSE OR TAG
Sec. 46.007. EXPIRATION OF LICENSES AND TAGS
Sec. 46.008. LICENSE INFORMATION
Sec. 46.0085. FORM AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND TAGS
Sec. 46.0086. FINFISH TAGS: PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 46.013. ISSUANCE OR ACCEPTANCE OF LICENSE
Sec. 46.014. FISHING UNDER THE LICENSE OF ANOTHER
Sec. 46.015. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER B. LAKE TEXOMA FISHING LICENSE
Sec. 46.101. LAKE TEXOMA
Sec. 46.102. FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 46.103. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 46.104. LICENSE: PERIOD OF VALIDITY AND FEE
Sec. 46.105. LAKE TEXOMA 10-DAY FISHING LICENSE
Sec. 46.106. FORM OF LICENSE
Sec. 46.108. DIVISION OF FEES
Sec. 46.109. PAYMENT BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 46.110. PENALTY
Sec. 46.111. EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUBCHAPTER
CHAPTER 47.
COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSES
SUBCHAPTER A. LICENSES
Sec. 47.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 47.002. GENERAL COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN'S LICENSE
Sec. 47.004. RESIDENT FISHING GUIDE LICENSE
Sec. 47.005. NONRESIDENT FISHING GUIDE LICENSE
Sec. 47.006. LICENSE FEE
Sec. 47.007. COMMERCIAL FISHING BOAT LICENSE
Sec. 47.008. MENHADEN BOAT LICENSES
Sec. 47.009. WHOLESALE FISH DEALER'S LICENSE
Sec. 47.0091. PURCHASE OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS BY WHOLESALE FISH DEALERS
Sec. 47.010. WHOLESALE TRUCK DEALER'S FISH LICENSE
Sec. 47.011. RETAIL FISH DEALER'S LICENSE
Sec. 47.0111. PURCHASE OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS BY RETAIL FISH DEALERS
Sec. 47.012. PURCHASE OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS BY RESTAURANT OWNER, OPERATOR, OR EMPLOYEE
Sec. 47.0121. UNLAWFUL COMMERCIAL SALE OR PURCHASE OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS
Sec. 47.013. RETAIL DEALER'S TRUCK LICENSE
Sec. 47.014. BAIT DEALER'S LICENSE
Sec. 47.016. MENHADEN FISH PLANT LICENSE
Sec. 47.017. RENEWAL OF FISH PLANT LICENSE
Sec. 47.018. INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION
Sec. 47.0181. AQUATIC PRODUCT TRANSPORTATION INVOICES
Sec. 47.0182. AQUATIC PRODUCT SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 47.0183. TRANSPORTATION OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS; DISPLAY OF DOCUMENTS
Sec. 47.019. EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSES
Sec. 47.031. EXPIRATION OF LICENSES
Sec. 47.032. REFUSAL OF LICENSE
Sec. 47.033. DISPLAY OF LICENSE
Sec. 47.034. AQUATIC PRODUCT SIZE
Sec. 47.035. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE
Sec. 47.037. INSPECTION
Sec. 47.038. SEINES OR NETS FOR MENHADEN
Sec. 47.039. SEASONS
Sec. 47.040. REFUSAL TO SHOW LICENSE
Sec. 47.041. COMMERCIAL LICENSE BUYBACK SUBACCOUNT
SUBCHAPTER C. PENALTIES, DISPLAY OF LICENSE, AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Sec. 47.051. PENALTY
Sec. 47.052. PENALTY
Sec. 47.053. PENALTY
Sec. 47.055. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER D. FINFISH LICENSE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 47.071. FINFISH LICENSE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 47.072. DEFINITION
Sec. 47.073. FINFISH LICENSE MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 47.074. LICENSING
Sec. 47.075. LICENSE FEE
Sec. 47.076. LICENSE RENEWAL
Sec. 47.077. LIMIT ON NUMBER OF LICENSES HELD
Sec. 47.078. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE
Sec. 47.079. LICENSE TRANSFER
Sec. 47.080. LICENSE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
Sec. 47.081. LICENSE BUYBACK
Sec. 47.082. LINE LIMITS
Sec. 47.083. CRAB TRAPS
Sec. 47.084. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; RULES
Sec. 47.085. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
Sec. 47.086. PROCLAMATION; PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 49.
FALCONRY PERMIT
Sec. 49.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 49.002. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 49.003. RECIPROCITY
Sec. 49.010. HUNTING
Sec. 49.011. TRANSFER OR SALE OF RAPTORS
Sec. 49.012. PROPERTY OF STATE
Sec. 49.014. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 49.015. RARE OR ENDANGERED SPECIES
Sec. 49.017. PENALTIES
CHAPTER 50.
COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE
Sec. 50.001. COMBINATION LICENSES AUTHORIZED
Sec. 50.0011. DEFINITION
Sec. 50.002. LICENSE FEES
Sec. 50.0021. EXPIRATION OF LICENSES
Sec. 50.003. OTHER LICENSES NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 50.004. FORM; DUPLICATE LICENSE
Sec. 50.005. HOLDER SHALL COMPLY WITH OTHER LAW
SUBTITLE B. HUNTING AND FISHING
CHAPTER 61.
UNIFORM WILDLIFE REGULATORY ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 61.001. TITLE
Sec. 61.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 61.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 61.005. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 61.006. CRAYFISH
SUBCHAPTER B. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 61.021. TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES PROHIBITED
Sec. 61.022. TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES WITHOUT CONSENT OF LANDOWNER PROHIBITED
Sec. 61.0221. DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY
Sec. 61.023. APPLYING CONTRACEPTIVES TO WILDLIFE RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATORY DUTIES
Sec. 61.051. DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY CERTAIN WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Sec. 61.052. GENERAL REGULATORY DUTY
Sec. 61.053. OPEN SEASONS
Sec. 61.054. PROCLAMATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
Sec. 61.055. AMENDMENTS AND REVOCATIONS
Sec. 61.056. PROCLAMATIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN DEER AND ANTELOPE
Sec. 61.057. ANTLERLESS DEER AND ANTELOPE
Sec. 61.058. YOUTH HUNTING AND FISHING
Sec. 61.059. HUNTING OF CERTAIN MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS BY VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY ARMED FORCES MEMBERS
Sec. 61.060. DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION: HUMANE DISPATCH OF CERTAIN GAME ANIMALS AND BIRDS
SUBCHAPTER D. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Sec. 61.101. LOCAL HEARING ON PROCLAMATION
Sec. 61.102. NOTICE ON LOCAL HEARING
Sec. 61.103. ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATIONS
Sec. 61.104. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF PROCLAMATIONS
Sec. 61.106. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF PROCLAMATION
SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS AFFECTING LIMITED AREAS
Sec. 61.201. LIVINGSTON DAM FISHING PLATFORM
Sec. 61.204. BIGHORN SHEEP COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 61.205. BIGHORN SHEEP HUNTING PERMITS
Sec. 61.206. BIGHORN SHEEP IDENTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER F. PENALTIES
Sec. 61.901. PENALTIES
Sec. 61.902. DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CHARGES RELATED TO PROHIBITED HUNTING ON COMPLETION OF HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE
CHAPTER 62.
PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO HUNTING
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 62.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 62.002. COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING
Sec. 62.003. HUNTING FROM VEHICLES
Sec. 62.0031. HUNTING FROM PUBLIC ROAD OR RIGHT-OF-WAY PROHIBITED
Sec. 62.004. HUNTING AT NIGHT
Sec. 62.005. HUNTING WITH LIGHT
Sec. 62.0055. HUNTING WITH LASER SIGHTING DEVICE BY LEGALLY BLIND HUNTER
Sec. 62.0056. HUNTING WITH LASER SIGHTING DEVICE BY HUNTERS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES
Sec. 62.006. HUNTING FOR HIRE
Sec. 62.0061. HUNTING ON OR OVER CERTAIN SUBMERGED LAND
Sec. 62.0065. HUNTING DEER WITH DOGS
Sec. 62.007. STOPPING FOR SEARCH
Sec. 62.008. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE
Sec. 62.009. PURCHASE FOR EVIDENCE
Sec. 62.010. EXCEEDING BAG LIMITS, HUNTING DURING CLOSED SEASON, ETC
Sec. 62.011. RETRIEVAL AND WASTE OF GAME
Sec. 62.012. WRITTEN CONSENT TO HUNT OR TARGET SHOOT REQUIRED
Sec. 62.0121. DISCHARGE OF FIREARM ACROSS PROPERTY LINE
Sec. 62.0125. HARASSMENT OF HUNTERS, TRAPPERS, AND FISHERMEN
Sec. 62.013. PENALTIES
Sec. 62.014. HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Sec. 62.015. HUNTING AND POSSESSION OF EXOTIC ANIMALS
Sec. 62.016. COMPETITIVE HUNTING DOG EVENTS
Sec. 62.017. DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER B. SALE, TRANSPORTATION, AND STORAGE OF GAME
Sec. 62.021. SALE OR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GAME
Sec. 62.023. SALE BY TAXIDERMIST
Sec. 62.024. IMPORTATION OF GAME
Sec. 62.025. IMPORTATION OF GAME
Sec. 62.026. IMPORTATION OF PROTECTED WILDLIFE FROM MEXICO
Sec. 62.0265. TRANSPORTATION OF WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS
Sec. 62.029. RECORDS OF GAME IN COLD STORAGE OR PROCESSING FACILITY
Sec. 62.030. POSSESSION OF GAME IN COLD STORAGE OR PROCESSING FACILITY
Sec. 62.031. INSPECTIONS OF FACILITIES
Sec. 62.032. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER D. HUNTING IN STATE PARKS
Sec. 62.061. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 62.062. SEASON
Sec. 62.063. REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 62.0631. SEA RIM STATE PARK
Sec. 62.066. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES
Sec. 62.067. GENERAL HUNTING LICENSE
Sec. 62.068. ARREST
Sec. 62.069. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER E. WEAPONS ON LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY LAND
Sec. 62.081. WEAPONS PROHIBITED
Sec. 62.082. TARGET RANGES, MANAGED HUNTS, AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS; RULES
Sec. 62.083. APPROVED INSTRUCTOR AND RANGE RECORDS
Sec. 62.084. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER F. UNLAWFUL CONTROLLED KILLING OF OR ATTEMPTING TO INJURE DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS
Sec. 62.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 62.102. CONTROLLED KILLING OF OR ATTEMPTING TO INJURE DANGEROUS WILD ANIMAL PROHIBITED
Sec. 62.103. UNLAWFUL CONTROLLED KILLING; CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
Sec. 62.104. SEIZURE OF DANGEROUS WILD ANIMAL OR CARCASS, HIDE, PART OR PRODUCT
Sec. 62.105. AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 62.106. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 62.107. CRIMINAL PENALTY
CHAPTER 63.
GAME AND NONGAME ANIMALS
SUBCHAPTER A. GAME ANIMALS
Sec. 63.001. GAME ANIMALS
Sec. 63.002. POSSESSION OF LIVE GAME ANIMALS
SUBCHAPTER B. NONGAME ANIMALS
Sec. 63.101. PROTECTION OF BATS
Sec. 63.102. WOLVES
Sec. 63.103. SALE OF CERTAIN LIVE ANIMALS
Sec. 63.104. PENALTIES
CHAPTER 64.
BIRDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 64.001. GAME BIRDS
Sec. 64.002. PROTECTION OF NONGAME BIRDS
Sec. 64.003. DESTROYING NESTS OR EGGS
Sec. 64.004. TRAPPING GAME BIRDS
Sec. 64.005. PENALTY
Sec. 64.006. RELEASE OF TURKEYS
Sec. 64.007. POSSESSION OF LIVE GAME BIRDS
SUBCHAPTER B. SEASONS AND LIMITS
Sec. 64.011. EAGLE
SUBCHAPTER C. MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
Sec. 64.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 64.022. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION
Sec. 64.023. OPEN SEASON
Sec. 64.024. REGULATIONS
Sec. 64.025. SUIT
Sec. 64.026. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 64.027. PENALTY
CHAPTER 65.
ALLIGATORS
Sec. 65.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 65.002. APPLICATION
Sec. 65.003. REGULATIONS
Sec. 65.004. SCIENTIFIC STUDIES
Sec. 65.005. POSSESSION
Sec. 65.006. PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 65.0071. EXPIRATION OF LICENSES
Sec. 65.008. PENALTIES
Sec. 65.009. SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF ALLIGATORS
CHAPTER 66.
FISH AND AQUATIC PLANTS
SUBCHAPTER A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER FISHING AND AQUATIC PLANTS
Sec. 66.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 66.002. CONSENT TO TAKE FISH FROM PRIVATE WATER
Sec. 66.003. PLACING EXPLOSIVES OR HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN WATER
Sec. 66.004. TAKING OF FISH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK PROHIBITED; EXCEPTION
Sec. 66.005. WILFUL DESTRUCTION OF BOAT, SEINE, OR NET
Sec. 66.006. POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL FISHING DEVICES
Sec. 66.007. EXOTIC HARMFUL OR POTENTIALLY HARMFUL FISH AND SHELLFISH
Sec. 66.0071. REMOVAL OF HARMFUL AQUATIC PLANTS
Sec. 66.0072. EXOTIC HARMFUL OR POTENTIALLY HARMFUL AQUATIC PLANTS
Sec. 66.0073. RULES REQUIRING WATER TO BE DRAINED
Sec. 66.008. FISHING FROM BRIDGE
Sec. 66.009. NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
Sec. 66.0091. FISHING IN CERTAIN MAN-MADE WATERWAYS
Sec. 66.011. LEAVING FISH TO DIE
Sec. 66.012. PENALTIES
Sec. 66.013. FEDERAL GRANTS
Sec. 66.014. IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLE TRANSPORTING AQUATIC PRODUCTS
Sec. 66.015. INTRODUCTION OF FISH, SHELLFISH, AND AQUATIC PLANTS
Sec. 66.016. COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE IF COMMERCIAL PLATES ON BOARD
Sec. 66.017. LICENSE, TAG, AND PERMIT EXPIRATIONS AND TRANSFERS
Sec. 66.018. CRAB TRAP TAGS
Sec. 66.019. STATISTICAL REPORTS
Sec. 66.020. SALE AND PURCHASE OF PROTECTED FISH
Sec. 66.021. PROTECTED FISH: DISPLAY OF DOCUMENTS
Sec. 66.022. PURCHASE FOR EVIDENCE
Sec. 66.023. FRAUD IN FISHING TOURNAMENTS
Sec. 66.024. SEAGRASS PLANTS
SUBCHAPTER B. FRESH WATER FISHING
Sec. 66.102. PLACING PROHIBITED DEVICES IN PUBLIC WATER
Sec. 66.109. FISH LADDERS
Sec. 66.110. SCREENS TO PROTECT FISH
Sec. 66.111. SALE AND PURCHASE OF CERTAIN FISH
Sec. 66.114. GAME AND NONGAME FISH DEFINED: COMMISSION PROCLAMATION
Sec. 66.115. HANDFISHING
Sec. 66.121. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. SALTWATER FISHING
Sec. 66.2011. RED DRUM AND SPECKLED SEA TROUT: PENALTIES
Sec. 66.2012. REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL USES OF REDFISH AND SPECKLED SEA TROUT
Sec. 66.204. VESSELS AND OBSTRUCTIONS IN FISH PASSES
Sec. 66.206. TROTLINE TAGS
Sec. 66.208. COMMERCIAL JOINT FISHING VENTURES
Sec. 66.215. TAGS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL NETS AND SEINES
Sec. 66.216. POSSESSION OF HEADED OR TAILED FISH
Sec. 66.2161. SALE OR PURCHASE OF SHARK FINS OR SHARK FIN PRODUCTS; OFFENSE
Sec. 66.217. FINFISH RESEARCH
Sec. 66.218. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER D. TEXAS TERRITORIAL WATER
Sec. 66.301. DEFINITION
Sec. 66.303. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 66.304. PORT AUTHORITIES AND NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
Sec. 66.305. HARBOR PILOTS
Sec. 66.306. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 66.307. POLITICAL ASYLUM
Sec. 66.308. PENALTY
CHAPTER 67.
NONGAME SPECIES
Sec. 67.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 67.0011. EXEMPTION OF CRAYFISH
Sec. 67.002. MANAGEMENT OF NONGAME SPECIES
Sec. 67.003. CONTINUING SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Sec. 67.004. ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS
Sec. 67.0041. REGULATIONS AND PERMITS
Sec. 67.005. PENALTY
CHAPTER 68.
ENDANGERED SPECIES
Sec. 68.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 68.002. ENDANGERED SPECIES
Sec. 68.003. STATEWIDE EXTINCTION LIST
Sec. 68.004. AMENDMENTS TO LIST BY DIRECTOR
Sec. 68.005. PETITION OF RECLASSIFICATION
Sec. 68.006. PERMIT FOR TAKING ENDANGERED SPECIES
Sec. 68.007. PROPAGATION PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 68.008. ORIGINAL PROPAGATION PERMIT
Sec. 68.009. RENEWAL PROPAGATION PERMIT
Sec. 68.010. REPORTS BY PERMITTEE
Sec. 68.011. REFUSAL OR CANCELLATION OF PERMIT
Sec. 68.012. APPEAL
Sec. 68.013. DISPOSITION OF FISH OR WILDLIFE
Sec. 68.014. REGULATIONS
Sec. 68.015. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 68.016. SOLD SPECIES TO BE TAGGED
Sec. 68.017. SEIZURE OF FISH OR WILDLIFE
Sec. 68.018. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS; APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 68.019. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 68.020. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 68.021. PENALTY
SUBTITLE C. FUR-BEARING ANIMALS
CHAPTER 71.
LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 71.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 71.0011. APPLICATION
Sec. 71.002. PROCLAMATIONS
Sec. 71.003. SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
Sec. 71.004. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 71.005. LICENSES REQUIRED
Sec. 71.006. PURCHASES BY RETAIL FUR BUYER
Sec. 71.007. PURCHASES BY WHOLESALE FUR DEALER
Sec. 71.008. ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
Sec. 71.009. LICENSE FEES
Sec. 71.010. LICENSE PERIOD
Sec. 71.011. POSSESSION AND DISPLAY OF LICENSES
Sec. 71.012. INSPECTIONS
Sec. 71.014. REPORTS
Sec. 71.015. PENALTIES
SUBTITLE D. CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSKS
CHAPTER 75.
CULTIVATED OYSTER MARICULTURE
Sec. 75.0101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 75.0102. APPLICABILITY; CONFLICT OF LAWS
Sec. 75.0103. CULTIVATED OYSTER MARICULTURE PROGRAM
Sec. 75.0104. CULTIVATED OYSTER MARICULTURE PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 75.01045. PLACEMENT OF CULTIVATED OYSTERS IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS WITH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
Sec. 75.0105. DEPOSIT AND USE OF FEES; CULTIVATED OYSTER MARICULTURE CLEANUP SUBACCOUNT
Sec. 75.0106. PROHIBITED ACTIONS
Sec. 75.0107. PENALTIES
Sec. 75.0108. COMMERCIAL OYSTER MARICULTURE ADVISORY BOARD
CHAPTER 76.
OYSTERS
SUBCHAPTER A. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OYSTER BEDS
Sec. 76.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 76.002. DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BEDS
Sec. 76.003. BEDS SUBJECT TO LOCATION
Sec. 76.004. RIPARIAN RIGHTS
Sec. 76.005. AFFIDAVIT OF RIPARIAN RIGHTS
Sec. 76.006. APPLICATION FOR LOCATION; FEE
Sec. 76.007. MAXIMUM ACREAGE UNDER LOCATION
Sec. 76.008. LEASE OR CONTROL BY FOREIGN CORPORATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 76.009. EXAMINATION AND SURVEY OF LOCATION
Sec. 76.012. LOCATOR'S CERTIFICATE
Sec. 76.015. RIGHTS OF LOCATOR
Sec. 76.017. LOCATION RENTAL FEES
Sec. 76.018. LOCATION RENTAL TERM; RENEWAL; AUCTION
Sec. 76.019. PROCEDURES FOR SALE OR TRANSFER OF LOCATION RENTAL
Sec. 76.020. OYSTER SHELL RECOVERY AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 76.0205. SUSTAINABILITY OF OYSTER INDUSTRY
Sec. 76.021. OYSTER SHELL RECOVERY AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT; FEE
Sec. 76.022. CERTIFICATES OF LOCATION FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES
SUBCHAPTER B. OYSTER PERMITS
Sec. 76.031. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 76.032. DISCRETION TO ISSUE PERMIT
Sec. 76.033. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT
Sec. 76.035. OYSTERS PROPERTY OF PERMITTEE
Sec. 76.036. MARKING BEDS
Sec. 76.037. THEFT OF OYSTERS FROM PRIVATE BED
Sec. 76.038. INTERFERENCE WITH BUOYS OR MARKERS
Sec. 76.039. PROHIBITED SALES
Sec. 76.040. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. OYSTER LICENSES
Sec. 76.101. OYSTER LICENSES REQUIRED
Sec. 76.102. LICENSE APPLICATION
Sec. 76.103. TYPES OF LICENSES; PERIOD OF VALIDITY
Sec. 76.1031. LICENSE EXPIRATIONS AND TRANSFERS
Sec. 76.104. LICENSE FEES
Sec. 76.1041. LICENSE DISPLAY AND DESIGN
Sec. 76.107. SALE OF SPORT OYSTERS PROHIBITED
Sec. 76.109. NIGHT DREDGING PROHIBITED
Sec. 76.112. OYSTER SIZE LIMITS
Sec. 76.114. EXCEPTION TO SIZE AND RETENTION LIMITS
Sec. 76.115. CLOSING AREAS
Sec. 76.116. OYSTERS FROM RESTRICTED AREAS
Sec. 76.117. OBEDIENCE TO ORDERS
Sec. 76.118. PENALTIES
Sec. 76.1181. SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
Sec. 76.119. RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATION
SUBCHAPTER E. OYSTER REGULATIONS
Sec. 76.301. REGULATION OF TAKING, POSSESSION, PURCHASE, AND SALE OF OYSTERS
Sec. 76.302. RESEARCH PROGRAM
Sec. 76.303. SALE OF RAW OYSTERS FOR CONSUMPTION WITHIN THIS STATE
Sec. 76.304. VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER F. OYSTER LICENSE MORATORIUM
Sec. 76.401. OYSTER LICENSE MORATORIUM PROGRAM
Sec. 76.402. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL OYSTER BOAT LICENSES
Sec. 76.403. OYSTER LICENSE MORATORIUM REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 76.404. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; RULES
Sec. 76.405. LICENSE BUYBACK PROGRAM
Sec. 76.406. PREVAILING AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 77.
SHRIMP
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 77.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 77.002. LICENSE FEES
Sec. 77.003. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
Sec. 77.004. RESEARCH PROGRAM
Sec. 77.005. STUDY AND REPORT ON SHRIMP INDUSTRY AND RESOURCES
Sec. 77.007. REGULATION OF CATCHING, POSSESSION, PURCHASE, AND SALE OF SHRIMP
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO SHRIMPING
Sec. 77.011. LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Sec. 77.014. METHOD OF TAKING COUNT
Sec. 77.015. GRADATION AND PROCESSING
Sec. 77.0191. RETENTION OF REDFISH, SPECKLED SEA TROUT, AND LIGHTNING WHELKS
Sec. 77.020. PENALTY
Sec. 77.021. SEPARATE OFFENSE
Sec. 77.022. RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATION
Sec. 77.024. OPERATION WITHOUT LICENSE
Sec. 77.025. PERIOD OF LIMITATION
SUBCHAPTER C. SHRIMP LICENSES
Sec. 77.031. COMMERCIAL BAY SHRIMP BOAT LICENSE
Sec. 77.033. COMMERCIAL BAIT-SHRIMP BOAT LICENSE
Sec. 77.034. COMMERCIAL GULF SHRIMP UNLOADING LICENSE
Sec. 77.035. COMMERCIAL GULF SHRIMP BOAT LICENSE
Sec. 77.0351. COMMERCIAL SHRIMP BOAT CAPTAIN'S LICENSE
Sec. 77.0352. SALE OF CATCH
Sec. 77.036. OFFICIAL REGISTRATION
Sec. 77.0361. LICENSE EXPIRATIONS AND TRANSFERS
Sec. 77.037. TRANSFER OF LICENSE
Sec. 77.039. LICENSE DESIGN
Sec. 77.040. OTHER LICENSES REQUIRED
Sec. 77.043. BAIT-SHRIMP DEALER LICENSE
Sec. 77.044. ISSUANCE OF BAIT-SHRIMP DEALER'S LICENSE
Sec. 77.045. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF BAIT-SHRIMP DEALER
Sec. 77.046. EXEMPTIONS FROM BAIT-SHRIMP DEALER'S LICENSE
Sec. 77.048. INDIVIDUAL BAIT-SHRIMP TRAWL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER D. SHRIMPING IN OUTSIDE WATER
Sec. 77.061. GENERAL CLOSED SEASON
Sec. 77.062. CHANGE IN GENERAL CLOSED SEASON
Sec. 77.063. GENERAL LIMITATION ON NETS
Sec. 77.071. REGULATIONS IN CONTIGUOUS ZONE
Sec. 77.072. SHRIMP SIZE EXCEPTION
SUBCHAPTER F. BAY SHRIMP LICENSE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 77.111. SHRIMP LICENSE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 77.112. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL BAY AND BAIT SHRIMP BOAT LICENSES
Sec. 77.113. LICENSE TRANSFER
Sec. 77.114. LIMIT ON NUMBER OF LICENSES HELD; DESIGNATED LICENSE HOLDER
Sec. 77.115. TRANSFER FEE
Sec. 77.116. LENGTH AND ENGINE LIMITS; VESSEL UPGRADE
Sec. 77.117. LICENSE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
Sec. 77.118. SHRIMP LICENSE MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 77.119. LICENSE BUYBACK PROGRAM
Sec. 77.121. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; RULES
Sec. 77.122. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE
Sec. 77.123. PREVAILING AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER G. GULF SHRIMP LICENSE MORATORIUM
Sec. 77.151. GULF SHRIMP LICENSE MORATORIUM PROGRAM
Sec. 77.152. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL GULF SHRIMP BOAT LICENSES
Sec. 77.153. GULF SHRIMP LICENSE MORATORIUM REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 77.154. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; RULES
CHAPTER 78.
MUSSELS, CLAMS, AND CRABS
SUBCHAPTER A. MUSSELS AND CLAMS
Sec. 78.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 78.002. LICENSE REQUIRED; FEES
Sec. 78.003. SHELL BUYER LICENSE
Sec. 78.004. EXPORT FEE
Sec. 78.005. EXEMPTION FOR PERSONAL USE AND CONSUMPTION
Sec. 78.006. REGULATION OF TAKING, POSSESSION, PURCHASE, AND SALE OF MUSSELS AND CLAMS
Sec. 78.007. UNLAWFUL ACTS
SUBCHAPTER B. CRAB LICENSE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 78.101. CRAB LICENSE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 78.102. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 78.103. CRAB LICENSE MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 78.104. LICENSING
Sec. 78.105. LICENSE FEE
Sec. 78.106. LICENSE RENEWAL
Sec. 78.107. LIMIT ON NUMBER OF LICENSES HELD
Sec. 78.108. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE
Sec. 78.109. LICENSE TRANSFER
Sec. 78.110. LICENSE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
Sec. 78.111. LICENSE BUYBACK
Sec. 78.112. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; RULES
Sec. 78.113. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
Sec. 78.114. PROCLAMATION; PROCEDURES
Sec. 78.115. CRAB TRAPS; REMOVAL OF ABANDONED TRAPS
CHAPTER 79.
EXTENDED FISHERY JURISDICTION
Sec. 79.001. COMPLIANCE
Sec. 79.002. AUTHORITY
Sec. 79.003. SUSPENSION OF OTHER LAWS
SUBTITLE E. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SANCTUARIES, AND PRESERVES
CHAPTER 81.
MANAGEMENT AREAS AND PRESERVES: GENERAL AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER A. ACTS PROHIBITED IN WILDLIFE PROTECTION AREAS
Sec. 81.001. TAKING OF WILDLIFE FROM HATCHERIES AND RESERVATIONS PROHIBITED
Sec. 81.003. TRESPASS ON STATE HATCHERIES AND RESERVATIONS
Sec. 81.004. FISHING IN SANCTUARY
Sec. 81.006. TAKING OR POSSESSING SPECIES FROM WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
Sec. 81.007. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER B. FISH HATCHERIES
Sec. 81.101. SALTWATER AREAS
Sec. 81.102. FRESHWATER AREAS
Sec. 81.103. PROPERTY ACQUISITION; MANNER AND MEANS
Sec. 81.104. CONDEMNATION SUITS
SUBCHAPTER C. FISH SANCTUARIES
Sec. 81.206. PROCLAMATION
Sec. 81.207. NOTICE
Sec. 81.208. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROCLAMATION
Sec. 81.209. EXCLUDED COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER D. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AREAS
Sec. 81.301. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AREAS
Sec. 81.302. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN; COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Sec. 81.303. RULES
SUBCHAPTER E. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND PUBLIC HUNTING LANDS
Sec. 81.401. ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT OF AREAS
Sec. 81.4011. DEFINITION
Sec. 81.4012. APPLICABILITY TO STATE PARK LAND
Sec. 81.402. REGULATION OF HUNTING AND FISHING
Sec. 81.403. PERMITS; FEES
Sec. 81.404. CONTRACTS FOR REMOVAL OF FUR-BEARING ANIMALS AND REPTILES
Sec. 81.405. REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
SUBCHAPTER F. SCIENTIFIC AREAS
Sec. 81.501. CREATION OF SCIENTIFIC AREAS
Sec. 81.502. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 81.503. LAND OF PUBLIC ENTITIES
Sec. 81.504. EFFECT ON EXISTING AREAS
Sec. 81.505. PROTECTED STATUS
Sec. 81.506. FUNDS TO BE SPECIFICALLY APPROPRIATED
CHAPTER 82.
STATUTORY SANCTUARIES AND PRESERVES
SUBCHAPTER B. CONNIE HAGAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY--ROCKPORT
Sec. 82.101. CREATION AND BOUNDARIES
Sec. 82.102. BOUNDARY MARKERS
Sec. 82.103. UNLAWFUL ACT
Sec. 82.104. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. SIERRA DIABLO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, CULBERSON AND HUDSPETH COUNTIES
Sec. 82.201. CREATION
Sec. 82.202. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
Sec. 82.203. LAND PURCHASE; SCHOOL LANDS
Sec. 82.204. OTHER LAND; TITLE APPROVAL
Sec. 82.205. LAND PURCHASE; PRIVATE
Sec. 82.206. CONDEMNATION
Sec. 82.207. EXPENDITURES
SUBCHAPTER D. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: GALVESTON COUNTY
Sec. 82.301. CREATION
Sec. 82.302. UNLAWFUL ACTS
Sec. 82.303. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER E. GAME AND FISH RESERVE: MARION AND HARRISON COUNTIES
Sec. 82.401. LAND SET ASIDE
Sec. 82.402. CREATION
Sec. 82.403. BOUNDARY MARKERS
Sec. 82.404. AMOUNT OF AREA SET ASIDE
Sec. 82.405. PUBLIC HUNTING AND FISHING
Sec. 82.406. INVESTIGATION OF FEASIBILITY OF TIMBER LAND PURCHASE
Sec. 82.407. MINERAL RIGHTS
Sec. 82.408. UNLAWFUL ACTS
Sec. 82.409. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER F. INGLESIDE COVE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: SAN PATRICIO AND NUECES COUNTIES
Sec. 82.501. CREATION
Sec. 82.502. MARKING BOUNDARIES
Sec. 82.503. UNLAWFUL ACTS
Sec. 82.504. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER G. FISH HATCHERIES: SMITH COUNTY
Sec. 82.601. CREATION
Sec. 82.602. PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Sec. 82.603. CONDEMNATION; MANNER AND MEANS
SUBCHAPTER H. ISLAND CHANNEL
Sec. 82.651. ISLAND CHANNEL
SUBCHAPTER I. LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI GAME SANCTUARY
Sec. 82.701. GAME SANCTUARY
Sec. 82.702. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 82.703. MARKERS
Sec. 82.704. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER J. LASALLE COUNTY RIVERS SANCTUARY
Sec. 82.711. CREATION
Sec. 82.712. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 82.713. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER K. MCMULLEN COUNTY RIVERS SANCTUARY
Sec. 82.721. CREATION
Sec. 82.722. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 82.723. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER L. BEE COUNTY RIVERS SANCTUARY
Sec. 82.731. CREATION
Sec. 82.732. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 82.733. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER O. LIVE OAK COUNTY RIVERS SANCTUARY
Sec. 82.761. CREATION
Sec. 82.762. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 82.763. PENALTY
CHAPTER 83.
FEDERAL-STATE AGREEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. FEDERAL-STATE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 83.001. FISH RESTORATION PROJECTS
Sec. 83.002. COMMERCIAL FISHERIES RESEARCH
Sec. 83.003. WILDLIFE-RESTORATION PROJECTS
Sec. 83.004. MIGRATORY GAME BIRD RESERVATIONS
Sec. 83.005. CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS FOR PROTECTION OF SPECIES
SUBCHAPTER B. HABITAT PROTECTION BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 83.011. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 83.012. PURPOSE
Sec. 83.013. AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 83.014. LIMITATION OF POWERS
Sec. 83.015. BIOLOGICAL REVIEW; CRITERIA
Sec. 83.016. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 83.017. DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
Sec. 83.018. PRESERVE ACQUISITION
Sec. 83.019. NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 83.020. GRIEVANCE WITH DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
CHAPTER 84.
TEXAS FARM AND RANCH LANDS CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Sec. 84.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 84.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 84.003. PROGRAM
Sec. 84.004. TERMS OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Sec. 84.005. TERMINATION OF EASEMENT
Sec. 84.006. REPURCHASE BY LANDOWNER
Sec. 84.007. PROTECTED LAND; NOTICE OF TAKING
Sec. 84.008. TEXAS FARM AND RANCH LANDS CONSERVATION FUND
Sec. 84.009. ADMINISTRATION OF FUND
Sec. 84.010. CRITERIA FOR AWARDING GRANTS
Sec. 84.011. TEXAS FARM AND RANCH LANDS CONSERVATION COUNCIL
Sec. 84.012. EFFECT ON TAX APPRAISAL
Sec. 84.013. REPORT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE F. MARL, SAND, GRAVEL, SHELL, AND MUDSHELL
CHAPTER 86.
MARL, SAND, GRAVEL, SHELL, AND MUDSHELL
Sec. 86.001. MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Sec. 86.002. PERMIT REQUIRED; PENALTY
Sec. 86.003. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 86.004. GRANTING OF PERMIT
Sec. 86.005. ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Sec. 86.006. PERMIT
Sec. 86.007. PERMIT BY RULE
Sec. 86.008. DENIAL OF PERMIT
Sec. 86.009. TERMINATION AND REVOCATION
Sec. 86.010. REMOVAL AND REPLANTING OF OYSTERS AND OYSTER BEDS
Sec. 86.0105. REMOVAL REPORT
Sec. 86.011. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 86.012. SALES OF MATERIALS
Sec. 86.013. USE ON ROADS
Sec. 86.014. USE FOR SEAWALLS, ETC
Sec. 86.015. SAND FROM CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES BAYS
Sec. 86.0151. USE TO OPEN BROWN CEDAR CUT
Sec. 86.0152. USE TO OPEN CEDAR BAYOU
Sec. 86.016. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
Sec. 86.017. USE OF FUNDS
Sec. 86.018. TAKING FROM CERTAIN AREAS PROHIBITED
Sec. 86.019. OIL AND GAS LESSEES
Sec. 86.0191. EXEMPTION
Sec. 86.0192. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 86.020. RULES
Sec. 86.021. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 86.0215. INSPECTIONS
Sec. 86.022. PENALTY
Sec. 86.023. LIABILITY FOR VALUE OF MATERIAL TAKEN
Sec. 86.024. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 86.025. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 86.026. MORE THAN ONE DEFENDANT
Sec. 86.027. CIVIL SUIT AND CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PERMISSIBLE
SUBTITLE G. PLANTS
CHAPTER 88.
ENDANGERED PLANTS
Sec. 88.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 88.002. ENDANGERED, THREATENED, OR PROTECTED NATIVE PLANTS
Sec. 88.003. STATEWIDE LIST
Sec. 88.004. AMENDMENT TO LIST
Sec. 88.005. PERMIT
Sec. 88.006. REGULATIONS
Sec. 88.007. ACTIVITIES BY THE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 88.008. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 88.0081. PERMIT FOR TAKING PLANTS FROM PRIVATE LAND
Sec. 88.009. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 88.010. INSPECTIONS
Sec. 88.011. PENALTIES
Sec. 88.012. INJUNCTION AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL VIOLATOR
SUBTITLE H. ARTIFICIAL REEFS
CHAPTER 89.
ARTIFICIAL REEFS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 89.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 89.002. GENERAL DUTIES
Sec. 89.0025. RULES
Sec. 89.003. DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED TO SERVE AS PERMITTEE
Sec. 89.004. PERSON OTHER THAN DEPARTMENT AS PERMITTEE
Sec. 89.005. USE OF BRIDGES, TUNNELS, AND CAUSEWAYS
Sec. 89.005. USE OF BRIDGES, TUNNELS, AND CAUSEWAYS
Sec. 89.006. REEF CONSTRUCTION BY OTHERS
SUBCHAPTER B. STATE ARTIFICIAL REEF PLAN
Sec. 89.021. STATE ARTIFICIAL REEF PLAN
Sec. 89.022. REQUIRED PROVISIONS
Sec. 89.023. STANDARDS
Sec. 89.024. COMPLETION DATE
Sec. 89.025. REEFS CONSISTENT WITH PLAN
SUBCHAPTER C. ARTIFICIAL REEF ACCOUNT
Sec. 89.041. ARTIFICIAL REEF ACCOUNT
Sec. 89.042. DEDICATION; APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 89.043. GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 89.061. LIABILITY
SUBTITLE I. PROTECTED FRESHWATER AREAS
CHAPTER 90.
ACCESS TO PROTECTED FRESHWATER AREAS
Sec. 90.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 90.002. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE IN PROTECTED FRESHWATER AREA PROHIBITED
Sec. 90.003. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 90.0035. OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT IN OR ON PROTECTED FRESHWATER AREA
Sec. 90.004. LOCAL RIVER ACCESS PLAN
Sec. 90.005. ASSISTANCE FROM DEPARTMENT
Sec. 90.006. STUDIES
Sec. 90.007. LANDOWNER RIGHTS
Sec. 90.008. PUBLIC ACCESS
Sec. 90.0085. CAMPING AND BUILDING FIRES PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS
Sec. 90.009. MOTOR VEHICLE RECREATION SITES
Sec. 90.010. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 90.011. PENALTY
TITLE 6. COMPACTS
CHAPTER 91.
GULF STATES COMPACT
Sec. 91.001. MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
Sec. 91.002. TERMS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sec. 91.003. DELEGATE OF COMMISSIONER
Sec. 91.004. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 91.005. COOPERATION OF STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 91.006. REPORTS
Sec. 91.007. AUDITOR
Sec. 91.008. TEXT OF COMPACT
Sec. 91.009. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
CHAPTER 92.
INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT
Sec. 92.001. MEMBERSHIP IN INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT
TITLE 7. LOCAL AND SPECIAL LAWS
CHAPTER 114.
BELL COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER B. STILLHOUSE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
Sec. 114.011. HUNTING PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 130.
CALLAHAN COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER B. LAKE BAIRD
Sec. 130.013. DISCHARGE OF FIREARM
CHAPTER 131.
CAMERON COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO HUNTING
Sec. 131.011. AUDUBON SOCIETY LAND
CHAPTER 134.
CASS COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER E. LAKE TEXARKANA
Sec. 134.041. DISCHARGE OF FIREARM
CHAPTER 136.
CHAMBERS COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO HUNTING
Sec. 136.012. SHOOTING IN CERTAIN PLACES
Sec. 136.013. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES
CHAPTER 143.
COLLIN COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER C. LAKE LAVON
Sec. 143.023. DISCHARGE OF FIREARM
CHAPTER 202.
HARRISON COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER D. CADDO LAKE
Sec. 202.031. FIRING WEAPONS
CHAPTER 216.
HUNT COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER C. SABINE RIVER
Sec. 216.021. SABINE RIVER: NAVIGABILITY
CHAPTER 223.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION OF LAKE SABINE BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Sec. 223.021. RECREATIONAL USE OF LAKE SABINE
Sec. 223.023. REGULATION OF BOAT SPEEDS
CHAPTER 237.
KLEBERG COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER C. BIRDS
Sec. 237.022. AUDUBON SOCIETY LAND
CHAPTER 246.
LIBERTY COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO HUNTING
Sec. 246.012. DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
CHAPTER 258.
MARION COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO HUNTING
Sec. 258.011. SHOOTING PISTOLS ON CADDO LAKE
CHAPTER 272.
MORRIS COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER F. LAKE TEXARKANA AND DAINGERFIELD LAKE
Sec. 272.051. DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
CHAPTER 281.
ORANGE COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER C. SHRIMP
Sec. 281.022. SHRIMP REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 283.
PANOLA COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER C. MURVAUL LAKE
Sec. 283.021. CAMPING
Sec. 283.022. FIREARMS
Sec. 283.023. CERTAIN WATER SPORTS ON LAKE MURVAUL
CHAPTER 287.
POTTER COUNTY
Sec. 287.001. DISCHARGE OF FIREARM PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 351.
STARR AND ZAPATA COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. FALCON LAKE
Sec. 351.001. COMMERCIAL CATFISH FISHING
CHAPTER 355.
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF TITLE 7, PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE
Sec. 355.001. OFFENSES THAT ARE CLASS C PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE MISDEMEANORS
Sec. 355.002. OFFENSES THAT ARE CLASS B PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE MISDEMEANORS