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TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 44.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 44 - Game Breeder's License|Section 44.013. Use of Purchased Game Animals

Sec. 44.013.  USE OF PURCHASED GAME ANIMALS.  (a)  Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, game animals listed in Subdivision (2) of Section 44.006 of this code may be purchased or received in this state only for the purpose of liberation for stocking purposes or holding for propagation purposes.  All game animals listed in Subdivision (2) of Section 44.006 of this code and increase from those game animals are under the full force of the laws of this state pertaining to wild game and the game animals may be held in captivity for propagation in this state only after a license is issued by the department under this chapter.(b)  Any game animal may be held, taken, or received for scientific and zoological purposes under a permit issued by the department pursuant to Section 43.022 of this code.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 54, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 44.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 44 - Game Breeder's License|Section 44.014. Application of General Laws

Sec. 44.014.  APPLICATION OF GENERAL LAWS.  In order that native game species may be preserved, game animals held under a game breeder's license are subject to all laws and regulations of this state pertaining to wild game animals except as specifically provided in this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 44.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 44 - Game Breeder's License|Section 44.015. Right of Department

Sec. 44.015.  RIGHT OF DEPARTMENT.  The department or an authorized employee of the department may take, possess, hold, transport, or propagate any game animal of this state for public purposes.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 44.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 44 - Game Breeder's License|Section 44.016. Penalties

Sec. 44.016.  PENALTIES.  A person who violates a provision of this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.0001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.0001. Definitions

Sec. 45.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Game bird" has the meaning assigned by Section 64.001 and includes "migratory game birds."(2)  "Migratory game bird" has the meaning assigned by Section 64.021.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 14, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.001. License Required

Sec. 45.001.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  No person may possess game birds in captivity for the purpose of propagation or sale or sell game bird eggs without first acquiring the proper license authorized to be issued under this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1208, ch. 456, Sec. 8(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1975;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 49, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 15, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.002. Form of License; Period of Validity

Sec. 45.002.  FORM OF LICENSE;  PERIOD OF VALIDITY.  (a)  The department shall issue the licenses authorized by this chapter on a form provided by the department and may designate agents for their issuance.(b)  Each license shall be numbered.(c)  A license is valid for a yearly period.  Each 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.  The commission by rule may set the amount of a license fee for a license issued during a transition period at an amount lower than prescribed in this section and provide for a license term for a transition period that is shorter or longer than a year.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 365, Sec. 3, eff. May 31, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 47, eff. June 16, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.003. Types of Licenses; Fees

Sec. 45.003.  TYPES OF LICENSES;  FEES.  (a)  A class 1 commercial game bird breeder's license entitles the holder to possess in captivity more than 1,000 game birds.  The fee for a class 1 license is $100 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.(b)  A class 2 commercial game bird breeder's license entitles the holder to possess in captivity not more than 1,000 game birds during any calendar year.  The fee for a class 2 license is $10 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.(c)  A class 1 or class 2 commercial game bird breeder's license is valid for selling game bird eggs in this state, regardless of the number of eggs sold.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1208, ch. 456, Sec. 8(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1975;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1331, ch. 277, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 50, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 16, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.004. Size of Enclosures

Sec. 45.004.  SIZE OF ENCLOSURES.  (a)  No holder of a license under this chapter may retain game birds, other than a migratory bird or waterfowl, in an enclosure larger than 40 acres.(b)  No holder of a license under this chapter may retain a migratory bird or waterfowl in an enclosure larger than 320 acres.(c)  "Captivity" means the keeping of game birds in an enclosure or pen.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.005. Records of Live Bird and Egg Sales

Sec. 45.005.  RECORDS OF LIVE BIRD AND EGG SALES.  (a)  No holder of a commercial game bird breeder's license may sell a live game bird or game bird egg without issuing a written document showing the name and serial number of the game bird breeder, the name and address of the purchaser, and the kind or species and number of game birds or game bird eggs sold.  The document shall be delivered to the purchaser.(b)  The department shall issue to each holder of a commercial game bird breeder's license a serial number which shall remain the number of the person holding the license as long as he continues to hold a license.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1209, ch. 456, Sec. 8(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1975;  Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2441, ch. 625, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 17, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 18, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.006. Sales of Game Bird Carcasses or Parts of a Game Bird

Sec. 45.006.  SALES OF GAME BIRD CARCASSES OR PARTS OF A GAME BIRD.  (a)  No person may sell, offer for sale, or purchase the carcass or any part of a dead pen-raised game bird unless:(1)  the carcass or part is clearly stamped and marked by the stamp authorized by Subsection (b);  or(2)  the carcass or part is delivered to the purchaser and is accompanied by a document on which is printed or written the name, street address, and identification number, if applicable, of the game bird breeder.(b)  Each holder of a license required by this chapter who offers for sale the carcass of a pen-raised game bird may acquire a rubber stamp which, when used, shows the identification number of the holder of the license.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2441, ch. 625, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1981;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 51, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.0061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.0061. Source of Game Birds

Sec. 45.0061.  SOURCE OF GAME BIRDS.  A person who is not required to possess a commercial game bird breeder's license and who is in possession of a live game bird, game bird egg, or part of a dead game bird shall, on the request of a game warden commissioned by the department, furnish to the warden a receipt showing the name and street address of the person and the name and street address of the source from which any live game bird, game bird egg, or part of a dead game bird in the possession of the person was derived.  The receipt must also show the date of sale and the kind or species and number of live game birds, game bird eggs, or parts of dead game birds acquired.  The failure or refusal to comply with this section is a violation of this chapter.|Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1209, ch. 456, Sec. 8(d), eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 52, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 19, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.007. Prohibited Acts

Sec. 45.007.  PROHIBITED ACTS.  (a)  No holder of a game bird breeder's license may sell a live game bird unless it is in a healthy condition.(b)  No person may purchase a live game bird or game bird egg except from a holder of a game bird breeder's license;  however, this subsection does not prohibit the purchase of live game birds or game bird eggs from a lawful source outside the state.(c)  The carcass of a pen-raised game bird offered for sale must be killed other than by shooting.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 20, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.008. Records; Reports

Sec. 45.008.  RECORDS;  REPORTS.  (a)  Each commercial game bird breeder shall maintain records showing the numbers of game birds and game bird eggs acquired, propagated, sold, and disposed of in any other manner.  The records must be on forms provided by the department and must contain any other information required by the department.(b)  During August of each year or another month set by the commission, but before August 31 or another date established by the commission, a commercial game bird breeder shall send to the department a report showing the total number of game birds in the possession of the breeder during the reporting period and accounting for the acquisition and disposition of each game bird or game bird egg purchased or sold.  The reporting period is from August 1 of the preceding year through July 31 of the current year or another yearly period established by the commission.(c)  The failure to keep the records required by Subsection (a) of this section or to make the report as required by Subsection (b) of this section is a violation of this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 365, Sec. 4, eff. May 31, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 48, eff. June 16, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 21, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.009. Exceptions

Sec. 45.009.  EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  A commercial game bird breeder may process game birds for personal consumption at any time.(b)  This chapter does not apply to a person holding a permit under Section 43.022.(c)  Any person owning or operating a business where food is sold for consumption, including a restaurant, hotel, boarding house, or club, may sell game birds obtained from a legal source for consumption on the premises of the business.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 53, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.010. Inspections

Sec. 45.010.  INSPECTIONS.  An authorized employee of the department may inspect the facilities and enclosures of a person licensed under this chapter at any time during normal business hours without a warrant.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.011. Permits Required by the United States

Sec. 45.011.  PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES.  This chapter does not authorize any act prohibited by federal law without a permit issued by the United States, nor does the possession of a permit issued by the United States authorize any act prohibited by this chapter unless expressly provided by federal law.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 45.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 45 - Game Bird Breeder's License|Section 45.012. Penalty

Sec. 45.012.  PENALTY.  A person who violates a provision of this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.001. Definitions

Sec. 49.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Resident" means an individual who has resided continuously in this state for more than six months immediately before applying for a falconry permit.(2)  "Nonresident" means an individual who is not a resident.(3)  "Falconry" means the practice of trapping, possessing, training, or flying a raptor for hunting purposes and includes the act of hunting by the use of a trained raptor.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 301, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 65, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.002. Prohibited Acts

Sec. 49.002.  PROHIBITED ACTS.  (a)  Except as provided in Subsection (b), no person may take, capture, or possess, or attempt to take or capture, any native raptors unless the person has obtained a permit issued by the department.(b)  A nonresident may temporarily possess in this state or transport through this state any raptor if the person is authorized by state and federal permits to possess the raptor in the person's state of residence or has been issued a permit under Chapter 43.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 66, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.003. Reciprocity

Sec. 49.003.  RECIPROCITY.  A person in possession of a raptor under a license issued by another state who intends to establish residency in this state must apply to the department for a falconry permit not later than the 10th day after the date the person first moves a raptor into this state.  A signed and notarized affidavit stating the person's intent to establish residency in this state must accompany the application.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 116, ch. 57, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1335, ch. 277, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 51, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 67, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.010. Hunting

Sec. 49.010.  HUNTING.  (a)  A resident possessing a falconry permit and a hunting license may hunt by means of falconry.(b)  A nonresident may hunt by means of falconry if the nonresident possesses on the nonresident's person:(1)  a federal falconry permit;(2)  a falconry permit issued in the person's state of residence;  and(3)  a nonresident hunting license and any applicable stamps.(c)  A person may hunt a bird or animal by means of falconry only during an open season provided for that bird or animal.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 68, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.011. Transfer or Sale of Raptors

Sec. 49.011.  TRANSFER OR SALE OF RAPTORS.  (a)  Except as permitted in Subsections (b) and (c), no person may buy, sell, barter, or exchange, or offer to buy, sell, barter, or exchange, a raptor in this state.(b)  The holder of a falconer's permit may transfer a raptor to another holder of a falconer's permit or receive a raptor from another holder of a falconer's permit.(c)  A holder of a falconer's permit who qualifies as prescribed by commission rule may purchase raptors from any legal source and may sell captive-bred raptors to any person permitted to purchase captive-bred raptors.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 117, ch. 57, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 69, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.012. Property of State

Sec. 49.012.  PROPERTY OF STATE.  All raptors captured, taken, or held in this state remain the property of the people of the state except as provided in this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.014. Powers of Department

Sec. 49.014.  POWERS OF DEPARTMENT.  The department may:(1)  prescribe rules for the taking, capture, possession, propagation, transportation, export, import, and sale of raptors, time and area from which raptors may be taken or captured, and species that may be taken or captured;(2)  provide standards for possessing and housing raptors held under a permit;(3)  prescribe annual reporting requirements and procedures;(4)  prescribe eligibility requirements and fees for and issue any falconry, raptor propagation, or nonresident trapping permit;  and(5)  require and regulate the identification of raptors held by permit holders.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 117, ch. 57, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 70, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.015. Rare or Endangered Species

Sec. 49.015.  RARE OR ENDANGERED SPECIES.  The department shall insure that the taking and possessing for falconry purposes of raptors classified as rare or endangered by this state, the regulations of the department, or the United States Bureau of Sports, Fisheries, and Wildlife are restricted to competent and experienced individuals and to numbers consistent with good management practices and the current population status of the individual species or subspecies involved.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 117, ch. 57, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 49.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 49 - Falconry Permit|Section 49.017. Penalties

Sec. 49.017.  PENALTIES.  A person who violates a provision of this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 37, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|