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TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 50.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 50 - Combination Hunting and Fishing License|Section 50.001. Combination Licenses Authorized

Sec. 50.001.  COMBINATION LICENSES AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The department may issue to residents of this state a combination hunting and fishing license.(b)  The department may issue to a resident of this state a lifetime combination hunting and fishing license.(c)  The commission shall establish combination licenses or license packages for hunting, fishing, and other activities.  The commission may set fees for those combination licenses or license packages.  The fees set for combination licenses or license packages shall be less than the fees for the individual licenses, permits, or stamps that are combined in the combination licenses or license packages.(d)  Notwithstanding Sections 43.204, 43.405, and 43.805, the commission shall allocate net revenue to individual stamp funds from the sale of stamps that are included in a combination license package according to a methodology the commission establishes.  The methodology must incorporate:(1)  the proportionate discounted price of each stamp;(2)  the estimated utilization of each stamp; or(3)  a combination of the methods described by Subdivisions (1) and (2).|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 56, eff. Sept. 1, 1986;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 62, eff. June 16, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 570 (S.B. 1668), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 50.0011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 50 - Combination Hunting and Fishing License|Section 50.0011. Definition

Sec. 50.0011.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "resident" means:(1)  an individual who has resided continuously in this state for more than six months immediately before applying for a license issued under this chapter;(2)  a member of the United States armed forces on active duty;(3)  a dependent of a member of the United States armed forces on active duty;  or(4)  a member of any other category of individuals that the commission by regulation designates as residents.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 301, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 63, eff. June 16, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 50.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 50 - Combination Hunting and Fishing License|Section 50.002. License Fees

Sec. 50.002.  LICENSE FEES.  (a)  The fee for the combination license is $12 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.(b)  The fee for the lifetime license is $500 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.(c)  Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 80, eff. June 16, 1995.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1337, ch. 277, Sec. 41, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 57, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 80, eff. June 16, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 50.0021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 50 - Combination Hunting and Fishing License|Section 50.0021. Expiration of Licenses

Sec. 50.0021.  EXPIRATION OF LICENSES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a license required or authorized by this chapter is valid only during the yearly period for which the license is issued without regard to the date on which the license is acquired.  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 chapter and provide for a license term for a transition period that is shorter or longer than a year.(b)  A license issued under the authority of this chapter that is issued before September 1 or another date set by the commission and does not expire until August 31 or another date set by the commission of the following year is valid from the date of issuance through August 31 of the following year or another date set by the commission.(c)  A lifetime resident combination hunting and fishing license is valid for the lifetime of the license holder.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 27, eff. July 15, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 64, eff. June 16, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 50.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 50 - Combination Hunting and Fishing License|Section 50.003. Other Licenses Not Required

Sec. 50.003.  OTHER LICENSES NOT REQUIRED.  A resident who has acquired a combination hunting and fishing license is not required to obtain the hunting license required by Chapter 42 of this code or the fishing license required by Chapter 46 of this code.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 50.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 50 - Combination Hunting and Fishing License|Section 50.004. Form; Duplicate License

Sec. 50.004.  FORM;  DUPLICATE LICENSE.  (a)  The department shall issue and prescribe the form and manner of issuance of the license.  The commission by rule may prescribe identification and compliance requirements.(b)  Duplicate licenses may be issued for the same fee and in the same manner as hunting licenses under Chapter 42 of this code.(c)  Rules adopted under Subsection (a) must allow for a person to present for the purpose of verification of possession a combination hunting and fishing license as an image displayed on a wireless communication device. The image displayed may be either an image of information from the Internet website of the department or a photograph of a combination hunting and fishing license.(d)  The display of an image that includes combination hunting and fishing license information on a wireless communication device under this section does not constitute effective consent for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to access the contents of the wireless communication device except to view the combination hunting and fishing license information.(e)  The authorization of the use of a wireless communication device to display combination hunting and fishing license information under Subsection (c) does not prevent a court of competent jurisdiction from requiring a person to provide a paper copy of the person's combination hunting and fishing license in a hearing or trial or in connection with discovery proceedings.(f)  A telecommunications provider, as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code, may not be held liable to the holder of a combination hunting and fishing license for the failure of a wireless communication device to display combination hunting and fishing license information under Subsection (c).|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 65, eff. June 16, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 41 (H.B. 547), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 50.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses|Chapter 50 - Combination Hunting and Fishing License|Section 50.005. Holder Shall Comply With Other Law

Sec. 50.005.  HOLDER SHALL COMPLY WITH OTHER LAW.  A holder of a combination hunting and fishing license shall comply with and is subject to the penalties in Chapters 42 and 46 of this code, unless those requirements or penalties conflict with this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.001. Definitions

Sec. 65.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Alligator" means a living or dead American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis).(2)  "Alligator hunter" means a person who takes an alligator, an alligator egg, or any part of an alligator.(3)  "Possess" means the act of having in possession or control, keeping, detaining, restraining, or holding as owner or as agent, bailee, or custodian for another.(4)  "Take" means the act of hooking, netting, snaring, trapping, pursuing, shooting, killing, capturing, or collecting by any means or device and includes the attempt to take by the use of any method.(5)  "Resident" means an individual who has resided continuously in this state during the six months preceding the individual's application for any license or permit issued under this chapter.(6)  "Nonresident" means an individual who is not a resident.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 190, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 301, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 97, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.002. Application

Sec. 65.002.  APPLICATION.  Except for regulation of those populations listed on the United States List of Endangered Wildlife (50 C.F.R. Part 17), special permits issued under Chapter 43 of this code, revocation or suspension of licenses or permits under Subchapter F, Chapter 12, of this code, or contracts for the removal of reptiles entered into under Section 81.404 of this code, this chapter governs the taking, possession, and sale of alligators to the exclusion of other regulatory and licensing laws.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 338, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.003. Regulations

Sec. 65.003.  REGULATIONS.  (a)  The commission may regulate by proclamation the taking, possession, propagation, transportation, exportation, importation, sale, and offering for sale of alligators, alligator eggs, or any part of an alligator that the commission considers necessary to manage this species.(b)  The regulations of the commission under this chapter may provide for:(1)  permit application forms, fees, and procedures;(2)  hearing procedures;(3)  the periods of time when it is lawful to take, possess, sell, or purchase alligators, alligator hides, alligator eggs, or any part of an alligator;  (4)  limits, size, means, methods, and places in which it is lawful to take or possess alligators, alligator hides, alligator eggs, or any part of an alligator;  and(5)  control of nuisance alligators.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 98, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.004. Scientific Studies

Sec. 65.004.  SCIENTIFIC STUDIES.  The department shall conduct scientific studies and investigations of alligators as necessary to develop information on populations, distributions, habitat needs, limiting factors, and any other biological or ecological data or to determine appropriate management for public safety.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.005. Possession

Sec. 65.005.  POSSESSION.  No person may take, sell, purchase, or possess an alligator, an alligator egg, or any part of an alligator in this state except as permitted by the regulations of the commission.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 99, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.006. Permit Required

Sec. 65.006.  PERMIT REQUIRED.  No person for any purpose may possess, purchase, or possess after purchase an alligator, an alligator hide, an alligator egg, or any part of an alligator taken in this state unless:(1)  the person has acquired and possesses a permit issued by the department for that purpose;  or(2)  a regulation of the commission otherwise allows the possession or purchase without a permit.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 190, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 100, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 26, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.0071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.0071. Expiration of Licenses

Sec. 65.0071.  EXPIRATION OF LICENSES.  A license issued under this chapter is valid only during the yearly period for which the license is issued without regard to the date on which the license is acquired.  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 chapter and provide for a license term for a transition period that is shorter or longer than a year.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 66, eff. June 16, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.008. Penalties

Sec. 65.008.  PENALTIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter or a regulation of the commission issued under this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.(c)  If it is shown at the trial of the defendant that he has been once before convicted of a violation of this chapter, the offense is a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.(d)  If it is shown at the trial of the defendant that he has been convicted of a violation of this chapter two or more previous times, the offense is a Class A Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 58, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 65.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 65 - Alligators|Section 65.009. Seizure and Disposal of Alligators

Sec. 65.009.  SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF ALLIGATORS.  (a)  A game warden or any other peace officer may seize an alligator, alligator hide, alligator egg, or any part of an alligator if he has probable cause to believe it was taken, possessed, sold, or purchased in violation of this chapter or of a regulation of the commission.  An alligator, alligator hide, alligator egg, or alligator part seized under this section may be sold by the department to the highest of three bidders, and the proceeds of the sale shall be deposited in the appropriate department suspense fund.(b)  If a person from whom an item described by Subsection (a) was seized is found guilty, pleads guilty or nolo contendere, is placed on deferred adjudication, or fails to appear in accordance with a notice described by Section 12.106 or another law requiring that, as a condition of release, the defendant subsequently appear before a court to answer for the offense, the department shall transfer the proceeds of the sale from the suspense fund to the credit of the game, fish, and water safety account.  If the person is acquitted by the trial court, the charges against the person are dismissed, or the statute of limitations period for the prosecution of the offense has expired, the department shall pay the proceeds of the sale to the person from whom the items were seized.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 325, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.(d)  A game warden or peace officer acting under the authority of this chapter or of a regulation of the commission is immune from liability and from suit for the seizure of alligators, alligator hides, alligator eggs, or any part of an alligator.(e)  To the extent practicable, Subtitle A, Title 6, Health and Safety Code, applies to an animal or animal part sold under this section that is intended for sale and use as human food.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 437, ch. 184, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 338, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 1818), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 1818), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 67.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 67 - Nongame Species|Section 67.001. Definition

Sec. 67.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "nongame" means those species of vertebrate and invertebrate wildlife indigenous to Texas that are not classified as game animals, game birds, game fish, fur-bearing animals, endangered species, alligators, marine penaeid shrimp, or oysters.|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. 63, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 863, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 109, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 67.0011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 67 - Nongame Species|Section 67.0011. Exemption of Crayfish

Sec. 67.0011.  EXEMPTION OF CRAYFISH.  This chapter does not apply to crayfish, other than in public water.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 399, ch. 161, Sec. 4, eff. May 20, 1981.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 67.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 67 - Nongame Species|Section 67.002. Management of Nongame Species

Sec. 67.002.  MANAGEMENT OF NONGAME SPECIES.  (a)  The department shall develop and administer management programs to insure the continued ability of nongame species of fish and wildlife to perpetuate themselves successfully.(b)  In managing nongame species of fish and wildlife, the department may:(1)  disseminate information pertaining to nongame species conservation, management, and values;(2)  conduct scientific investigation and survey of nongame species for better protection and conservation;(3)  propagate, distribute, protect, and restore nongame species;(4)  research and manage nongame species;(5)  develop habitats for nongame species;  and(6)  acquire habitats for nongame species.|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. 64, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 67.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 67 - Nongame Species|Section 67.003. Continuing Scientific Investigations

Sec. 67.003.  CONTINUING SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS.  The department shall conduct ongoing investigations of nongame fish and wildlife to develop information on populations, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors, and any other biological or ecological data to determine appropriate management and regulatory information.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 67.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 67 - Nongame Species|Section 67.004. Issuance of Regulations

Sec. 67.004.  ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS.  (a)  The commission by regulation shall establish any limits on the taking, possession, propagation, transportation, importation, exportation, sale, or offering for sale of nongame fish or wildlife that the department considers necessary to manage the species.(b)  The regulations shall state the name of the species or subspecies, by common and scientific name, that the department determines to be in need of management under this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 110, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 67.0041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 67 - Nongame Species|Section 67.0041. Regulations and Permits

Sec. 67.0041.  REGULATIONS AND PERMITS.  (a)  The department may issue permits for the taking, possession, propagation, transportation, sale, importation, or exportation of a nongame species of fish or wildlife if necessary to properly manage that species.(b)  The department may charge a fee for a permit issued under this section.  The fee shall be set by the commission.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 65, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 111, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 67.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation|Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing|Chapter 67 - Nongame Species|Section 67.005. Penalty

Sec. 67.005.  PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates a regulation of the commission issued under this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.(b)  A person who violates a regulation of the commission issued under this chapter and who has been convicted on one previous occasion of a violation of a commission regulation under this chapter commits an offense that is a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.(c)  A person who violates a regulation of the commission issued under this chapter and who has been convicted on two or more previous occasions of a violation of commission regulations under this chapter commits an offense that is a Class A 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. 77, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|