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TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.002. Establishment and Operation

Sec. 29.002.  ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION.  (a)  The off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area program is established under the administration of the department.  The purposes of the program are to:(1)  further the establishment of motor vehicle recreation sites under Section 90.009;(2)  establish and maintain a public system of trails and other recreational areas for use by owners and riders of off-highway vehicles;(3)  improve existing trails and other recreational areas open to the public for use by owners and riders of off-highway vehicles; and(4)  foster the responsible use of off-highway vehicles.(b)  The department shall establish and maintain trails and recreational areas for use by owners and riders of off-highway vehicles:(1)  on public land over which the department has authority or on land purchased or leased by the department; or(2)  by making grants to federal agencies, political subdivisions of this state, and nonprofit organizations under Section 29.008.(c)  The department shall coordinate the implementation and operation of the program established under this chapter with the implementation and operation of the program established under Section 90.009.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.003. Off-Highway Vehicle Decal Required; Fee

Sec. 29.003.  OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE DECAL REQUIRED; FEE.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 29.004, a person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public land over which the department has authority, on land purchased or leased by the department, on other public land, or on land purchased or developed under a grant made under Section 29.008 or any other grant program operated or administered by the department on which off-highway vehicle recreation is legal without having obtained and properly mounted an off-highway vehicle decal.(b)  The fee for an off-highway vehicle decal is $8 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 3849), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.004. Exemptions

Sec. 29.004.  EXEMPTIONS.  Section 29.003 does not apply to a person that is:(1)  acting on behalf of the United States, any state, or a political subdivision of the United States or any state;(2)  participating in a search and rescue operation under the authority or direction of a search and rescue or law enforcement agency; or(3)  exempt under a rule adopted by the commission.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.005. Issuance, Display, and Expiration of Decal

Sec. 29.005.  ISSUANCE, DISPLAY, AND EXPIRATION OF DECAL.  (a)  The department shall issue an off-highway vehicle decal on the payment of the fee under Section 29.003(b).(b)  The department shall prescribe the form and manner in which the decal must be issued to a person and displayed for use by the person.(c)  A decal issued under this section is valid only during the yearly period for which the decal is issued without regard to the date on which the decal is acquired.  A yearly period begins on September 1 or another date set by the commission and extends through August 31 of the next year or another date set by the commission.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 3849), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.006. Disposition of Decal Fees

Sec. 29.006.  DISPOSITION OF DECAL FEES.  The department shall deposit all revenue, less allowable costs, collected under Section 29.005 to the credit of the off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area account under Section 11.046.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.007. Other Revenue

Sec. 29.007.  OTHER REVENUE.  The department shall seek and use funding from the federal government, including the Recreational Trails Program administered by the United States Department of Transportation, and other sources outside the general revenue fund to identify and facilitate the development of off-highway vehicle trails and recreational areas under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.008. Grants

Sec. 29.008.  GRANTS.  The department may make grants to federal agencies, political subdivisions of this state, and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of acquiring, developing, and maintaining public trails or recreational areas under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.009. Penalty

Sec. 29.009.  PENALTY.  A person who violates Section 29.003 commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 29.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 3 - Parks|Chapter 29 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program|Section 29.010. Rules

Sec. 29.010.  RULES.  The commission:(1)  shall adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter; and(2)  may adopt rules:(A)  exempting certain classes of persons from the requirements of Section 29.003; or(B)  concerning the department's use of funding from sources outside the general revenue fund under Section 29.007.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 367 (S.B. 1311), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art I (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article I.

Whereas the Gulf Coast States have the proprietary interest in and jurisdiction over fisheries in the waters within their respective boundaries, it is the purpose of this compact to promote the better utilization of the fisheries, marine, shell and anadromous, of the seaboard of the Gulf of Mexico, by the development of a joint program for the promotion and protection of such fisheries and the prevention of the physical waste of the fisheries from any cause.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art II (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article II.

This compact shall become operative immediately as to those states ratifying it whenever any two or more of the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas have ratified it and the Congress has given its consent, pursuant to Article I, Section 10 of the Constitution of the United States.  Any state contiguous to any of the aforementioned states or riparian upon waters which flow into waters under the jurisdiction of any of the aforementioned States and which are frequented by anadromous fish or marine species, may become a party hereto as hereinafter provided.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art III (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article III.

Each state joining herein shall appoint three representatives to a commission hereby constituted and designated as the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.  One shall be the head of the administrative agency of such State charged with the conservation of the fishery resources to which this compact pertains;  or, if there be more than one officer or agency, the official of that State named by the Governor thereof.  The second shall be a member of the Legislature of such State designated by such Legislature, or in the absence of such designation, such legislator shall be designated by the Governor thereof;  provided that if it is constitutionally impossible to appoint a legislator as a commissioner from such State, the second member shall be appointed in such manner as may be established by law.  The third shall be a citizen who shall have a knowledge of and interest in the marine fisheries, to be appointed by the Governor.  This commission shall be a body corporate with the powers and duties set forth herein.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art IV (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article IV.

The duty of the said commission shall be to make inquiry and ascertain from time to time such methods, practices, circumstances and conditions as may be disclosed for bringing about the conservation and the prevention of the depletion and physical waste of the fisheries, marine, shell and anadromous, of the Gulf Coast.  The commission shall have power to recommend the coordination of the exercise of the police powers of the several States within their respective jurisdictions to promote the preservation of these fisheries and their protection against over-fishing, waste, depletion or any abuse whatsoever, and to assure a continuing yield from the fishery resources of the aforementioned States.  To that end the commission shall draft and recommend to the Governors and Legislatures of the various signatory States, legislation dealing with the conservation of the marine, shell and anadromous fisheries of the Gulf seaboard.  The commission shall from time to time present to the Governor of each compacting State its recommendations relating to enactments to be presented to the Legislature of that State in furthering the interest and purposes of this compact.  The commission shall consult with and advise the pertinent administrative agencies in the States party hereto with regard to problems connected with the fisheries, and recommend the adoption of such regulations as it deems advisable.  The commission shall have power to recommend to the States party hereto the stocking of the waters of such States with fish and fish eggs or joint stocking by some or all of the States party hereto, and when two or more States shall jointly stock waters the commission shall act as the coordinating agency for such stocking.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art V (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article V.

The commission shall elect from its number a chairman and vice-chairman and shall appoint, and at its pleasure remove or discharge, such officers and employees as may be required to carry the provisions of this compact into effect and shall fix and determine their duties, qualifications and compensation.  Said commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.  It may establish and maintain one or more offices for the transaction of its business, and may meet at any time or place;  but must meet at least once a year.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art VI (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article VI.

No action shall be taken by the commission in regard to its general affairs except by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole number of compacting States.  No recommendation shall be made by the commission in regard to any species of fish except by the affirmative vote of a majority of the compacting States which have an interest in such species.  The commission shall define what shall be an interest.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art VII (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article VII.

The Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior of the Government of the United States shall act as the primary research agency of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, cooperating with the research agencies in each State for that purpose.  Representatives of the said Fish and Wildlife Service shall attend the meetings of the commission.  An advisory committee to be representative of the commercial salt water fishermen and the salt water anglers and such other interests of each State as the commissioners deem advisable may be established by the commissioners from each State for the purpose of advising those commissioners upon such recommendations as it may desire to make.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art VIII (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article VIII.

When any State, other than those named specifically in Article II of this compact, shall become a party hereto for the purpose of conserving its anadromous fish or marine species in accordance with the provisions of Article II, the participation of such State in the action of the commission shall be limited to such species of fish.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art IX (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article IX.

Nothing in this compact shall be construed to limit the powers of the proprietary interest of any signatory State, or to repeal or prevent the enactment of any legislation or the enforcement of any requirement by a signatory State, imposing additional conditions and restrictions to conserve its fisheries.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art X (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article X.

It is agreed that any two or more States party hereto may further amend this compact by acts of their respective Legislatures, subject to approval of Congress as provided in Article I, Section X, of the Constitution of the United States, to designate the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission as a joint regulating authority for the joint regulation of specific fisheries affecting only such States as shall so compact, and at their joint expense.  The representatives of such States shall constitute a separate section of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for the exercise of the additional powers so granted, but the creation of such section shall not be deemed to deprive the States so compacting of any of their privileges or powers in the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission as constituted under the other Articles of this compact.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art XI (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article XI.

Continued absence of representation or of any representative on the commission from any State party hereto, shall be brought to the attention of the Governor thereof.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code art XII (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 91 - Gulf States Compact|Article XII.

The operating expenses of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission shall be borne by the States party hereto.  Such initial appropriation as set forth below shall be made available yearly until modified as hereinafter provided:Florida$3,500.00Alabama1,000.00Mississippi1,000.00Louisiana5,000.00Texas2,500.00   Total$13,000.00The proration and total cost per annum of Thirteen Thousand ($13,000.00) Dollars, above mentioned, is estimative only, for initial operations, and may be changed when found necessary by the commission and approved by the Legislatures of the respective States.  Each State party hereto agrees to provide in the manner most acceptable to it, the travel costs and necessary expenses of its commissioners and other representatives to and from meetings of the commission or its duly constituted sections or committees.
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 92.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 6 - Compacts|Chapter 92 - Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact|Section 92.001. Membership in Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

Sec. 92.001.  MEMBERSHIP IN INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT.  (a)  On behalf of this state, the commission may enter into the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.(b)  If necessary to protect the interests of this state, the commission may withdraw from the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact in accordance with the terms of the compact.(c)  The commission may take all actions necessary to implement this chapter, including the adoption of rules and the delegation of authority to the director.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 3391), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 284.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 7 - Local and Special Laws|Chapter 284 - Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Kenedy, Llano, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties|Section 284.001. Discharge of Firearm Prohibited

Sec. 284.001.  DISCHARGE OF FIREARM PROHIBITED.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Archery equipment" means a longbow, recurved bow, compound bow, or crossbow.(2)  "Firearm" has the meaning assigned by Section 62.014.(3)  "Navigable river or stream" has the meaning assigned by Section 90.001.(b)  This section applies only to a navigable river or stream located wholly or partly in Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Hall, Kenedy, Llano, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, or Zavala County.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), a person may not discharge a firearm or shoot an arrow from any kind of bow if:(1)  the person is located in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream at the time the firearm is discharged or the arrow is shot from the bow; or(2)  any portion of the ammunition discharged or arrow shot could physically contact the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream.(d)  This section does not apply to:(1)  an individual acting in the scope of the individual's duties as a peace officer or department employee;(2)  the discharge of a shotgun loaded with ammunition that releases only shot when discharged; or(3)  an individual engaging in fishing using archery equipment, if the individual is in compliance with Subsection (f).(e)  This section does not limit the ability of a license holder to carry a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.(f)  An individual engaging in fishing using archery equipment may not possess while fishing:(1)  an arrow equipped with fletching of any kind;(2)  an unbarbed arrow; or(3)  a bow that is not equipped with a reel and line.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 272 (H.B. 2027), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 583 (H.B. 3808), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 39, eff. January 1, 2016.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 729 (H.B. 489), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 287.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 7 - Local and Special Laws|Chapter 287 - Potter County|Section 287.001. Discharge of Firearm Prohibited

Sec. 287.001.  DISCHARGE OF FIREARM PROHIBITED.  (a)  In this section, "firearm" has the meaning assigned by Section 62.014.(b)  This section applies only to the segment of the Canadian River extending from the intersection of United States Highways 287 and 87 and the Canadian River to:(1)  a point 1.2 miles west of the intersection, marked by a structure serving as a railroad trestle; and(2)  a point 1.5 miles east of the intersection, where the Canadian River enters the Lake Meredith National Recreational Area.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), a person may not discharge a firearm or shoot an arrow from any kind of bow if the person is located in or on the bed or bank of the portion of the Canadian River to which this chapter applies at the time the firearm is discharged or the arrow is shot from the bow.(d)  This section does not apply to:(1)  an individual acting in the scope of the individual's duties as a peace officer or department employee; or(2)  the discharge of a shotgun loaded with ammunition that releases only shot when discharged.(e)  This section does not limit the ability of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 266 (H.B. 1771), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 355.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 7 - Local and Special Laws|Chapter 355 - Penalties for Violations of Title 7, Parks and Wildlife Code|Section 355.001. Offenses That Are Class C Parks and Wildlife Code Misdemeanors

Sec. 355.001.  OFFENSES THAT ARE CLASS C PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE MISDEMEANORS.  Except as provided by Section 355.002 or 355.003 of this code, a person who violates a provision of Title 7 of this code  commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 4, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 355.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 7 - Local and Special Laws|Chapter 355 - Penalties for Violations of Title 7, Parks and Wildlife Code|Section 355.002. Offenses That Are Class B Parks and Wildlife Code Misdemeanors

Sec. 355.002.  OFFENSES THAT ARE CLASS B PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE MISDEMEANORS.  A person who violates any of the following provisions of Title 7 of this code commits an offense that is a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor:Section 131.011;  143.023;  229.021;  237.022;  334.041;  or 350.021.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 4, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Penal Code § 1.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 1 - Introductory Provisions|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 1.01. Short Title

Sec. 1.01.  SHORT TITLE.  This code shall be known and may be cited as the Penal Code.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|