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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.001. Prohibited Acts

Sec. 46.001.  PROHIBITED ACTS. (a) No person may fish in the public water of this state, or unload in this state fish or other aquatic life taken for sporting purposes from waters managed by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council established under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. Section 1801 et seq.), unless the person has acquired a fishing license issued under this subchapter, except as provided by Sections 46.0012 and 46.002. The commission by rule may prescribe requirements relating to possessing a license required by this subchapter.
(b)  A person in a vessel on tidal water may not possess fish taken for sporting purposes unless the person holds a fishing license issued under this subchapter, except as provided by Sections 46.0012 and 46.002.  In this subsection, "tidal water" has the meaning assigned by Section 47.001.
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. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 49, eff. June 16, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 1322), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.0011. Resident and Nonresident Defined

Sec. 46.0011.  RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT DEFINED.  (1)  "Resident" means:
(A)  an individual who has resided continuously in this state for more than six months immediately before applying for a fishing license required by this chapter;
(B)  a member of the United States armed forces on active duty;
(C)  a dependent of a member of the United States armed forces on active duty;  or
(D)  a member of any other category of individuals that the commission by regulation designates as residents.
(2)  "Nonresident" means an individual who is not a resident.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1110, ch. 409, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 301, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 21, eff. July 15, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.0012. Free Sportfishing Day

Sec. 46.0012.  FREE SPORTFISHING DAY.  On the first Saturday in June of each year, a fishing license is not required of any person fishing for sporting purposes in public water.  This section is limited to license requirements and does not affect other provisions of this code relating to the taking or possession of fish for sporting purposes.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 799, Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.002. Exemptions

Sec. 46.002.  EXEMPTIONS.  (a)  A license issued under this chapter is not required of a person:
(1)  who is a resident and whose birth date is before January 1, 1931;
(2)  who is a nonresident, if the person's birth date is before September 1, 1930, and the person's state of residence grants a similar age exemption to Texas residents;
(3)  with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability who is engaged in recreational fishing as part of medically approved therapy under the immediate supervision of personnel approved or employed by a hospital, residence, or school for persons with mental illnesses or developmental or intellectual disabilities;
(4)  with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability who is engaged in recreational fishing under the immediate supervision of a person who:
(A)  holds a license issued under this chapter; and
(B)  if not a member of the family of the person with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability, has the permission of the family head or legal guardian of the person with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability to take the person with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability fishing;
(5)  who is participating in an event that is sponsored or co-sponsored by the department with the approval of the director; or
(6)  who is a resident and who is a veteran of the United States armed forces, if the person is acting under Section 11.208 and complying with rules adopted under that section.
(b)  The person with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability who is recreationally fishing under Subsection (a)(3) shall carry an authorization identifying the entity supplying the service.  This authorization may be in the form of a tag that contains the name of the sponsoring entity.
(c)  A person with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability who is engaged in recreational fishing under Subsection (a)(4) must carry a note from a doctor stating that the person has been diagnosed with a mental illness or developmental or intellectual disability.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 27, Sec. 1, eff. April 22, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1153, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 22, eff. July 15, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 629, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1058, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1274 (H.B. 550), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 182 (S.B. 700), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1728), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.004. License Fees

Sec. 46.004.  LICENSE FEES.  (a)  The resident fishing license fee is $8 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
(b)  The commission may establish a lower fee or waive the fee or license requirement for:
(1)  a resident who has a general commercial fisherman's license of this state;
(2)  a resident who is blind as defined by Section 94.001, Human Resources Code;
(3)  a resident or nonresident who is under 17 years old;  or
(4)  a resident or nonresident who is 65 years old or over.
(c)  The commission shall waive the fee for a qualified veteran with a disability as defined by Section 42.012 and for a resident on active duty as a member of the United States military forces, the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or the Texas State Guard.
(d)  The department may issue a lifetime resident fishing license to residents of this state.  The fee for this license is $300 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
(e)  The nonresident fishing license fee is $15 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
(f)  The commission may establish collection and issuance fees for licenses and tags issued under this chapter.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1110, ch. 409, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1977;  Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1475, ch. 599, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1397, ch. 623, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 27, 1979;  Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2607, ch. 695, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1981;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1331, ch. 277, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1986;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 27, Sec. 2, eff. April 22, 1987;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 629, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 80, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 840, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 145 (H.B. 1076), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 243 (H.B. 2130), Sec. 2, eff. May 25, 2007.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 182 (S.B. 700), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.0045. Tag Fees

Sec. 46.0045.  TAG FEES.  The commission by rule may establish fees for initial and duplicate tags issued under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 50, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.005. Temporary Sportfishing Licenses

Sec. 46.005.  TEMPORARY SPORTFISHING LICENSES.  (a)  Any person who is a Texas resident or other person designated by the commission is entitled to receive from the department a license allowing fishing for sporting purposes in public water for a period of 14 consecutive days or other period set by the commission.  The commission may authorize the issuance of more than one type of license under this subsection and may prescribe the categories of persons to whom the licenses may be issued.
(b)  The fee for a temporary sportfishing license is an amount set by the commission.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2607, ch. 695, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1981;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1331, ch. 277, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 51, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.0051. Temporary Nonresident Licenses

Sec. 46.0051.  TEMPORARY NONRESIDENT LICENSES.  (a)  A nonresident or other person designated by the commission is entitled to receive from the department a license allowing fishing for sporting purposes in public water for a period of five consecutive days or other period set by the commission.  The commission may authorize the issuance of more than one type of license under this subsection and may prescribe the categories of persons to whom the licenses may be issued.
(b)  The fee for a license is an amount set by the commission.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1110, ch. 409, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1397, ch. 623, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 27, 1979;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1331, ch. 277, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 52, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.006. Duplicate License or Tag

Sec. 46.006.  DUPLICATE LICENSE OR TAG.  (a)  If a license issued under this subchapter is lost or destroyed, a license deputy may issue a duplicate license on application of the license holder and receipt of $5 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.  If a tag issued under this subchapter is lost or destroyed, a license deputy may issue a duplicate tag on application of the tag holder and payment of a fee set by the commission under Section 46.0045 of this code.
(b)  The application for a duplicate license or tag must be an affidavit containing:
(1)  a statement of fact concerning the loss or destruction of the license or tag;  and
(2)  any other information which the commission by regulation may prescribe as necessary.
(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. 1332, ch. 277, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 33, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 53, 80, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.007. Expiration of Licenses and Tags

Sec. 46.007.  EXPIRATION OF LICENSES AND TAGS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of this section, a license required or authorized by this subchapter is valid only during the yearly period for which it 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 section and provide for a license term for a transition period that is shorter or longer than a year.
(b)  A license issued under Section 46.005 or 46.0051 of this code is valid for the number of consecutive days authorized and does not necessarily expire on August 31 or another date set by the commission.
(c)  A tag or duplicate tag required or authorized by this subchapter is valid for a period as established by the commission.
(d)  A license issued under Section 46.004 of this code that is issued before September 1 or another date set by the commission and does not expire until August 31 of the following year or another date set by the commission is valid from the date of issuance through August 31 of the following year or another date set by the commission.
(e)  A lifetime resident fishing license is valid for the lifetime of the license holder.
(f)  A duplicate license is valid for the period of validity of the original license only.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1110, ch. 409, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 29, 1977;  Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1536, ch. 626, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 24, eff. July 15, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 54, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.008. License Information

Sec. 46.008.  LICENSE INFORMATION.  A license issued under this subchapter must contain information determined by the commission to be necessary.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1476, ch. 599, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 473, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.0085. Form and Issuance of Licenses and Tags

Sec. 46.0085.  FORM AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND TAGS.  (a)  The department shall issue and prescribe the form and manner of issuance of the licenses and tags authorized by this chapter.  The commission by rule may prescribe identification and compliance requirements.
(b)  A license and tag issued under this chapter is not valid until the person to whom it is issued completes all required information on the license and tag.
(c)  The department may issue tags for finfish species allowed by law to be taken during each year or season from coastal waters of the state to holders of licenses authorizing the taking of finfish species or to other categories of persons.
(d)  Rules adopted under Subsection (a) must allow for a person to present for the purpose of verification of possession a 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 fishing license.
(e)  The display of an image that includes 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 fishing license information.
(f)  The authorization of the use of a wireless communication device to display fishing license information under Subsection (d) does not prevent a court of competent jurisdiction from requiring a person to provide a paper copy of the person's fishing license in a hearing or trial or in connection with discovery proceedings.
(g)  A telecommunications provider, as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code, may not be held liable to the holder of a fishing license for the failure of a wireless communication device to display fishing license information under Subsection (d).
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 473, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 55, eff. June 16, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 41 (H.B. 547), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.0086. Finfish Tags: Prohibited Acts

Sec. 46.0086.  FINFISH TAGS:  PROHIBITED ACTS.  (a)  No person may purchase or use more finfish tags during a license year than the number and type authorized for the year by the commission, excluding duplicate tags issued under Section 46.006 of this code.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), no person may:
(1)  use the same finfish tag on more than one finfish;
(2)  use a finfish tag issued in the name of another;
(3)  use a tag on a finfish for which another tag is specifically required;  or
(4)  take a finfish required to be tagged and fail to immediately attach a properly executed tag to the finfish in the manner prescribed by the commission.
(c)  The commission by rule may modify or eliminate the requirements of this section.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 56, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.013. Issuance or Acceptance of License

Sec. 46.013.  ISSUANCE OR ACCEPTANCE OF LICENSE.  No person may issue or accept a license or tag required by this subchapter except on a form provided by the department.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.014. Fishing Under the License of Another

Sec. 46.014.  FISHING UNDER THE LICENSE OF ANOTHER.  No person may fish under a license issued to another or allow another person to fish under a license issued to him.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. General Fishing License › Section 46.015. Penalty

Sec. 46.015.  PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates a provision of this subchapter or, except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, who fails or refuses to show an officer his license or tag on the request of the officer commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.
(b)  If on or before the trial of any person charged with the failure or refusal to show an officer a license or tag issued under this subchapter, the person produces for the court or the prosecuting attorney the proper fishing license or tag issued to the person and valid at the time of the offense, the court having jurisdiction of the suit shall dismiss the charge.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 810, ch. 368, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1979;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.101. Lake Texoma

Sec. 46.101.  LAKE TEXOMA.  This subchapter applies only to Lake Texoma, which is the portion of this state inundated by the water impounded by a dam across the channel of the Red River, known as Denison Dam, and any other portion of that area of land acquired by the United States for the operation of the reservoir.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.102. Fishing License Required

Sec. 46.102.  FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED.  Except as provided in this subchapter, no person may catch fish in Lake Texoma unless he has acquired a license issued under this subchapter.  The commission by rule may prescribe requirements relating to possessing a license required by this subchapter.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 57, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.103. Exemptions

Sec. 46.103.  EXEMPTIONS.  Residents of this state engaged in fishing within the territorial boundaries of this state are not required to obtain a license issued under this subchapter.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.104. License: Period of Validity and Fee

Sec. 46.104.  LICENSE:  PERIOD OF VALIDITY AND FEE.  (a)  A Lake Texoma fishing license is valid until December 31 following its date of issuance.
(b)  The fee for the license is $5.75 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1400, ch. 623, Sec. 12, eff. Aug. 27, 1979;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1332, ch. 277, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 58, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.105. Lake Texoma 10-Day Fishing License

Sec. 46.105.  LAKE TEXOMA 10-DAY FISHING LICENSE.  (a)  A Lake Texoma 10-day fishing license is valid for 10 consecutive days including the date of issuance.
(b)  The fee for the license is $1.25 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
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. 35, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 59, eff. June 16, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.106. Form of License

Sec. 46.106.  FORM OF LICENSE.  Licenses issued under this subchapter shall be on the form prescribed by the department and must contain information necessary for enforcement of this subchapter as required by the department.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.108. Division of Fees

Sec. 46.108.  DIVISION OF FEES.  The department shall keep separate and strict account of the revenue received from licenses issued under this subchapter for annual division between this state and the State of Oklahoma.  The division shall be on a basis of the proportionate area of Lake Texoma lying within the territorial jurisdiction of the respective states.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.109. Payment by Comptroller

Sec. 46.109.  PAYMENT BY COMPTROLLER.  On February 1 of each year the comptroller shall pay to the state of Oklahoma 70 percent of the revenue collected from licenses issued under this subchapter during the previous calendar year.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.110. Penalty

Sec. 46.110.  PENALTY.  A person who violates a provision of this subchapter 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. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 46 - Fishing Licenses › Subchapter B. Lake Texoma Fishing License › Section 46.111. Effective Date of Subchapter

Sec. 46.111.  EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter does not become effective until:
(1)  the State of Oklahoma makes provision for the sale of licenses in Oklahoma that are parallel to the licenses authorized by this subchapter;
(2)  the State of Oklahoma provides for payment to this state of not less than 30 percent of all revenue collected by Oklahoma for the licenses;  and
(3)  the department is satisfied that this subchapter and the provisions of Oklahoma law are not in conflict and directs that this subchapter is effective.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 47 - Commercial Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. Licenses › Section 47.002. General Commercial Fisherman's License

Sec. 47.002.  GENERAL COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN'S LICENSE.  (a)  No person may engage in business as a commercial fisherman unless he has obtained a general commercial fisherman's license.
(b)  The license fee for a general commercial fisherman's license is $15 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
(c)  The license fee for a nonresident general commercial fisherman's license is $100 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.  A nonresident who is residing in a state that denies the privilege of commercial fishing in that state to a Texas resident because of residency status is not eligible for a nonresident general commercial fisherman's license.
(d)  A person who is in a vessel licensed under this chapter as a menhaden boat and who takes menhaden is not required to obtain or possess a general commercial fisherman's license.
(e)  A person who catches or assists in catching shrimp on a vessel licensed as a commercial shrimp boat under Chapter 77 is not required to obtain or possess a general commercial fisherman's license.  The exemption provided by this section applies even though aquatic life other than shrimp are caught if that catching is incidental to lawful shrimping.
(f)  A person who takes or assists in taking oysters on a vessel licensed as a commercial oyster boat under Chapter 76 is required to obtain or possess a general commercial fisherman's license.  This subsection does not apply to the holder of a commercial oyster boat captain's license.
(g)  A person who is licensed as a bait dealer under this chapter is not required to obtain or possess a general commercial fisherman's license if the person is catching bait only.
(h)  A person who engages in or assists in commercial crab fishing under Subchapter B, Chapter 78, and who holds a license for that activity is not required to obtain or possess a general commercial fisherman's license or a commercial fishing boat license.
(i)  A person who engages in commercial finfish fishing under Subchapter D and who holds a commercial finfish fisherman's license issued under Subchapter D in their immediate possession is not required to obtain or possess a general commercial fisherman's license.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1398, ch. 623, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 27, 1979;  Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2542, ch. 676, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1332, ch. 277, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 862, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 128, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 455, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 604 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 47 - Commercial Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. Licenses › Section 47.004. Resident Fishing Guide License

Sec. 47.004.  RESIDENT FISHING GUIDE LICENSE.  (a)  No resident may engage in business as a fishing guide unless the resident has obtained a resident fishing guide license.
(b)  The commission may adopt rules governing the issuance and use of a resident fishing guide license, including rules creating separate resident fishing guide licenses for use in saltwater and freshwater.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1333, ch. 277, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 38, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 365, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 56, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 859, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 47 - Commercial Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. Licenses › Section 47.005. Nonresident Fishing Guide License

Sec. 47.005.  NONRESIDENT FISHING GUIDE LICENSE.  (a)  No nonresident may engage in business as a fishing guide unless the nonresident has obtained a nonresident fishing guide license.
(b)  The commission may adopt rules governing the issuance and use of a nonresident fishing guide license, including rules creating separate nonresident fishing guide licenses for use in saltwater and freshwater.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 859, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation › Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses › Chapter 47 - Commercial Fishing Licenses › Subchapter A. Licenses › Section 47.006. License Fee

Sec. 47.006.  LICENSE FEE.  The license fee for resident, nonresident, freshwater, and saltwater guides is $75 or an amount for each guide type set separately by the commission, whichever amount is more.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 859, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.