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• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 1.001 - Purpose Of Code
  (a) This code is enacted as a part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as directed ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 1.002 - Construction Of Code
  The Code Construction Act (Chapter 311, Government Code) applies to the construction of each provision in this code, except as otherwise expressly provided by this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 1.011 - Property Of The State
  (a) All wild animals, fur-bearing animals, wild birds, and wild fowl inside the borders of this state are the property of the people of this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 1.012 - Public Fresh Water
  Any public freshwater lake, river, creek, or bayou in this state contained in any survey of private land may not be sold but shall remain ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 1.013 - Fences
  This code does not prohibit or restrict the owner or occupant of land from constructing or maintaining a fence of any height on the land ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 1.101 - Definitions
  In this code: (1) "Hunt" means capture, trap, take, or kill, or an attempt to capture, trap, take, or kill. (2) "Catch" means take or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.001 - Definitions
  In this code: (1) "Commission" means the Parks and Wildlife Commission. (2) "Department" means the Parks and Wildlife Department. (3) "Director" means the executive director ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.002 - Policy Implementation
  The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the director and the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.003 - Applicability Of Certain State Law Requirements
  A requirement under state law that a law enforcement agency adopt a policy that requires the collection and reporting of information relating to persons detained ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.004 - Rules Relating To Residency For Hunting And Other Purposes
  (a) The commission by rule may prescribe the proof required to demonstrate residency in this state for the purpose of obtaining a license or permit ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.011 - Parks And Wildlife Department
  The Parks and Wildlife Department is established as an agency of the state. It is under the policy direction of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0111 - Sunset Provision
  The Parks and Wildlife Department is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.012 - Commission
  (a) The commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the members of the senate present ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0121 - Qualifications
  A person may not be a public member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse: (1) is registered, certified, or licensed by ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0122 - Conflict Of Interest
  (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0123 - Lobbyist Prohibition
  A person may not be a member of the commission or act as the general counsel to the commission or the department if the person ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0124 - Discrimination In Appointments Prohibited
  Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees. Added by ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0125 - Removal Of A Commission Member
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission that: (1) a public member does not have at the time of taking office the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0126 - Training Program For Commission Members
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0127 - Training For Employees On State Incentive Program
  The director or the director's designee shall provide to agency employees information and training on the benefits and methods of participation in the state employee ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.013 - Terms
  The members of the commission hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three members expiring every two years. Each member ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.014 - Presiding Officer
  (a) The governor shall designate a member of the commission as the presiding officer of the commission to serve in that capacity at the pleasure ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.015 - Meetings, Quorum
  (a) The commission may meet as often as is necessary but shall meet at least once during each quarter of the year. Five members constitute ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0151 - Public Hearings
  (a) In this section, "major decision" means a decision in which a vote is taken on: (1) a rule; (2) a proclamation; (3) a contract; ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.016 - Expenses, Per Diem
  Members of the commission are entitled to reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred in attending meetings and to the per diem as provided in the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0161 - Notification Of Commission Activities; Complaints
  (a) The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and describing the commission's procedures by which complaints are filed ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0162 - Advisory Committees To Commission
  (a) The presiding officer may appoint committees to advise the commission on issues under its jurisdiction. (b) The presiding officer may adopt rules that set ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.017 - Executive Director
  The commission may appoint an executive director who is the chief executive officer of the department and performs its administrative duties. The director serves at ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0171 - Authority To Contract
  (a) Subject to Section 12.0251, for the purpose of carrying out the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the department, the executive director, or the executive ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0172 - Limit On Contracts For Publications
  (a) In this section: (1) "Publication" includes the publication of a book, magazine, photograph, poster, or bulletin. (2) "Youth" means an individual younger than 17 ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0173 - Prohibition On Tobacco Advertising
  (a) In this section, "publication" includes the publication of a book, magazine, photograph, poster, or bulletin. (b) The department may not accept an advertisement that ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.018 - Employees
  The director may appoint heads of divisions, law enforcement officers, park managers, and other employees authorized by appropriations and necessary for administering the duties and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0181 - Employees As Educators And Outreach Proponents
  (a) Employees of the department through education and outreach shall: (1) expand the wise use and conservation of fish and wildlife resources; and (2) increase ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0182 - Employee Fund-Raising
  (a) This section applies only to the solicitation or receipt of a gift, including money, that has a value of $500 or more. (b) The ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.019 - Employees As Peace Officers
  (a) The director may commission as peace officers any of the employees provided for in the general appropriations act. (b) Law enforcement officers commissioned by ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0191 - Enforcement Of Code
  Law enforcement officers commissioned by the director and any other peace officers have the authority to enforce all provisions of this code. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0192 - Purchase Of Badge By Retiring Peace Officer Or Survivor
  (a) A peace officer commissioned by the director who is honorably retired from his commission by the department may purchase for an amount set by ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.020 - Deputy Game Wardens
  (a) The director may commission deputy game wardens to serve at the will of the director. Provided, however, that no deputy game warden commissioned under ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0201 - Special Game Wardens
  (a) The director may commission as a special game warden an honorably retired commissioned game warden of the department. (b) An applicant for a special ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.021 - Information Concerning Qualifications And Responsibilities
  The director or the director's designee shall provide to commission members and department employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.022 - Equal Opportunity Employment
  (a) The director or the director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.023 - Career Ladder Program
  The director or his designee shall develop an intraagency career ladder program, one part of which shall require the intraagency posting of all nonentry level ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.024 - Performance Evaluations
  The director or his designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations based on measurable job tasks. All merit pay for department employees must ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.025 - Audit
  The financial transactions of the department are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code. Added by Acts 1985, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0255 - Evaluation Of Construction Projects
  (a) The department shall calculate the costs of each department construction project as the project is completed. (b) In calculating the costs under Subsection (a), ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.026 - Gifts Of Property Or Money
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department may accept gifts of property or money in support of any department purpose authorized in this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0261 - Prohibition Against Acceptance Of Gifts, Gratuities, And Other Things Of Value; Exception
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person who is a member of the commission or an employee of the department may not accept ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0262 - Certain Gratuities Authorized
  (a) An employee of the state parks division of the department may accept a gratuity if: (1) the employee, as a primary job duty, serves ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.027 - Establishment Of Fees; Revenue
  (a) In setting the amounts of the fees authorized by this code, the commission shall establish reasonable and necessary fees for the administration of department ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0271 - Public Hunting Drawing; Fees
  (a) The department may conduct public drawings to select applicants for public hunting privileges. The department may charge each person who participates in the drawing ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.0272 - Public Fishing And Special Events Drawing; Fees
  (a) The department may conduct public drawings to select applicants for public fishing or other special events privileges. The department may charge each person who ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.028 - Volunteer Services
  (a) The department may use the services of volunteers to help carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department, provided, however, that volunteers shall ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.029 - Administration Of Oaths
  Employees of the department who are designated as provided by the commission may administer oaths in connection with the permitting, licensing, and other functions of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.030 - Disclosure Of Personal Customer Information
  (a) The name and address and a telephone, social security, driver's license, bank account, credit card, or charge card number of a person who purchases ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.031 - Game, Fish, And Water Safety Account
  There is in the state treasury an account called the "game, fish, and water safety account." Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.032 - Game, Fish, And Water Safety Account; Sources
  (a) The game, fish, and water safety account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. (b) The department shall deposit to the credit ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.033 - Use Of Game, Fish, And Water Safety Account
  (a) To the extent allowed by federal law, money in the game, fish, and water safety account may be used for the following purposes: (1) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.034 - Game, Fish, And Water Safety Account Expenditures
  All expenditures of the department from the game, fish, and water safety account must be approved by the director. The comptroller shall draw a warrant ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.035 - State Parks Account
  (a) The state parks account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. (b) The department shall deposit to the credit of the state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.037 - State Land And Water Conservation Account
  (a) The state land and water conservation account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. (b) The department shall deposit in the state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.038 - Operating Account
  (a) The parks and wildlife operating account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. (b) The commission may transfer any funds appropriated to ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.040 - Mistaken Deposit
  (a) Any funds deposited in the state treasury by the department by mistake of fact or mistake of law shall be refunded by warrant issued ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.041 - Transfer Of Property
  (a) The commission may transfer tangible property, other than money or real estate held for limited purposes, from one division of the department to another ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.042 - Funds Deposited In Treasury
  All money paid to the department under this code or allocated to the department under Section 151.801, Tax Code, other than money received under Subchapter ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.043 - Texas Parks And Wildlife Conservation And Capital Account
  (a) The Texas parks and wildlife conservation and capital account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. (b) The account consists of the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.044 - Disposition Of Interest On Investments
  (a) Interest received from the investment of money in all accounts of the department in charge of the comptroller shall be allocated monthly to each ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.045 - Application Of Other Law
  Section 403.095, Government Code, does not apply to revenues accruing to an account established under this chapter. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.046 - Off-Highway Vehicle Trail And Recreational Area Account
  (a) The off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. (b) The department shall deposit to the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.047 - Use Of Off-Highway Vehicle Trail And Recreational Area Account
  Money in the off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area account may be used only for expenditures necessary under Chapter 29 to: (1) acquire, construct, develop, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.051 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Nongame" means those species of vertebrate and invertebrate wildlife that are not classified as game animals, game birds, game fish, fur-bearing ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.052 - Special Nongame And Endangered Species Conservation Account
  The special nongame and endangered species conservation account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1751, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.053 - Sources Of Account
  (a) The department shall deposit to the credit of the special nongame and endangered species conservation account all money received from: (1) private contributions, grants, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.054 - Uses Of Account
  (a) Money in the special nongame and endangered species conservation account may be used for the following purposes: (1) dissemination of information pertaining to nongame ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.055 - Wildlife Art Prints, Decals, And Stamps
  (a) The commission may contract with and pay a person for designing and producing the wildlife art prints, decals, and stamps authorized by this subchapter. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.056 - Costs Of Wildlife Art Prints, Decals, And Stamps
  (a) The price of a wildlife art decal or stamp sold under this subchapter is $5.00 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.061 - Lifetime License Endowment Account
  The lifetime license endowment account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, § ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.062 - Sources Of Account
  (a) The department shall deposit to the credit of the lifetime license endowment account all money received from: (1) lifetime hunting, fishing, or combination licenses; ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.063 - Uses Of Account
  Interest earned on the lifetime license endowment account may be used only to: (1) acquire public hunting and fishing areas; and (2) develop, manage, and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.064 - Restrictions
  No expenditures shall be made from the principal of the lifetime license endowment account except as provided by law. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.065 - Investments
  The commission shall adopt rules for the investment of the lifetime license endowment account. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, § ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.071 - Regulation Of Mineral Recovery Operations
  The commission may regulate the use of department lands for oil, gas, and other mineral recovery and associated activities as the commission considers reasonable and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.072 - Enforcement
  (a) If a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate a regulation adopted under this subchapter, the director may have a civil ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.073 - Disposition Of Civil Penalties
  All civil penalties recovered in suits under this subchapter shall be paid to the appropriate fund or account of the department. Added by Acts 1985, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.074 - Effect On Other Laws
  This subchapter does not affect the regulatory authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, § ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.081 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Governing entity" means the state agency or other political subdivision with jurisdiction over a public body of surface water. (2) "Integrated ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.082 - State Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan
  (a) The department shall develop and by rule adopt a state aquatic vegetation management plan following the generally accepted principles of integrated pest management. The ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.083 - Local Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan
  (a) A governing entity may develop and adopt a local aquatic vegetation management plan. A local plan must be approved by the department, the Texas ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.084 - Application Of Aquatic Herbicide In Public Body Of Surface Water
  (a) No person may apply aquatic herbicide in a public body of surface water unless the herbicide is applied in a manner consistent with the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.085 - Liability
  (a) The liability under other law of a governing entity that receives notice of a proposed application of aquatic herbicide is not affected by the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.086 - Records
  A governing entity shall maintain for not less than five years all records relating to notifications received under Section 11.084 and any other information relevant ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.101 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "conservation" includes the conservation of historical, natural, recreational, and wildlife resources. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, § 25, eff. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.102 - Plan Approval; Hearing Required
  (a) The department must obtain approval from the commission for each development plan required by statute for a geographical area managed by the department. (b) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.103 - Inventory
  (a) The department shall inventory all land and water associated with historical, natural, recreational, and wildlife resources in this state that are owned by: (1) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.104 - Land And Water Resources Conservation And Recreation Plan
  (a) Using the inventory prepared under Section 11.103, the department shall: (1) analyze the state's existing and future land and water conservation and recreation needs; ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.105 - Coordination Of Conservation And Recreation Operations
  The department shall: (1) consider all resources listed in the inventory prepared under Section 11.103 in conjunction with each other; (2) coordinate department activities related ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.106 - Exemptions
  Section 11.104 does not apply to: (1) property that is part of a fund created or specifically authorized by the constitution of this state that ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.151 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "statewide commercial project" means a commercial venture undertaken by the department throughout the state, including promotions, sales, or other activities to raise ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.152 - Business Plans
  Each business plan developed under this subchapter must include: (1) a description of the product or service provided; (2) an analysis of the information necessary ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.153 - Department Plan: Operational Strategies
  (a) The department shall develop an agency-wide business plan to guide its overall operational strategies for statewide commercial projects. The plan must: (1) use the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.154 - Individual Project Plans
  (a) The department shall develop a business plan for each statewide commercial project. The plan must contain: (1) an accurate accounting for all project costs, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.155 - Adjustment Or Termination Of Project For Failure To Meet Financial Objectives
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department shall adjust or terminate a statewide commercial project that fails to meet the financial objectives stated ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.156 - Contract With Private Sector
  The department shall consider contracting out all or part of a statewide commercial project to a private entity or individual, including a nonprofit entity or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.201 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Nonprofit partner" means a nonpolitical legal entity that: (A) is incorporated under the laws of this state; (B) has been granted ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.202 - General Duties
  (a) The department may select and cooperate with nonprofit partners to serve department goals. (b) The department must obtain commission approval for each nonprofit partner ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.203 - Accountability Of Nonprofit Partners; Investment Restrictions
  (a) The commission by rule shall require a nonprofit partner to comply with specified state standards and safeguards for accounting for state assets held by ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.204 - Plan
  The department shall provide to each nonprofit partner a copy of the plan developed under Section 11.104. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.205 - Official Nonprofit Partner
  (a) The commission shall designate a single nonprofit partner as the official nonprofit partner of the department, unless the commission determines in writing that no ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.206 - Audit Of Official Nonprofit Partner
  (a) The official nonprofit partner shall be audited annually by an independent auditor. The partner shall file the audit with the commission. (b) The official ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 11.207 - Expenditures; Limits
  (a) The department shall direct, by the terms of the contract or grant, how a nonprofit partner may spend any state money it receives. (b) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.001 - General Duties
  (a) The department shall administer the laws relating to game, fish, oysters, and marine life, as set out in this code. (b) The department may: ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.0011 - Resource Protection
  (a) The department is the state agency with primary responsibility for protecting the state's fish and wildlife resources. (b) The department's resource protection activities include: ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.003 - Records
  (a) The department shall keep a record containing the following information: (1) the amount of all special taxes collected; (2) a list of all licenses ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.004 - List Of Fees And Fines
  (a) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, § 130, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. (b) The department shall file at the end of each ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.005 - Funds In Lieu Of Taxes
  (a) The department shall expend funds to counties and school districts for assessments in lieu of property taxes on wildlife management areas purchased from federal ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.006 - Publications On Wildlife Values And Management
  (a) The department may provide or sell information, including books, magazines, photographs, prints, and bulletins, to the public about wildlife values and management. (b) The ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.008 - Leasing Of Grazing Or Farming Rights: Sale Of Products
  (a) The department may lease grazing or farming rights on any land acquired by, and for the use of, the department as game preserves, game ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.010 - Noxious Vegetation Program
  The department may contract with a person not employed by the department or use the services of department personnel for the control of noxious vegetation ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.011 - Teaching Equipment
  On request of a state-supported institution of higher education engaged in teaching and research related to marine science and oceanography, the department may transfer to ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.013 - Power To Take Wildlife
  An employee of the department acting within the scope of the employee's authority may possess, take, transport, release, and manage any of the wildlife and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.015 - Regulation Of Fish, Shellfish, And Aquatic Plants
  The department shall regulate the introduction and stocking of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants into the public water of the state.SCL%9C The department shall regulate ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.017 - Damaging Markers
  (a) No person may damage, deface, destroy, or remove, tie up a boat to, or in any way render inoperative or ineffective a marker, buoy, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.018 - Acceptance And Disposition Of Gifts
  (a) The department may accept a gift or donation from any person for the purpose of funding any program or function of the department relating ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.019 - Penalties
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates Section 12.015, 12.017, or 12.504 of this code or a regulation ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.021 - Annual Accounting Report
  The director or his designee shall file annually with the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.024 - Water Permit Responsibilities
  (a) The Texas Department of Water Resources shall furnish to the department a copy of all permit applications to store, take, or divert water. (b) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.025 - Technical Guidance To Landowners
  (a) The department may provide technical guidance to landowners who request information concerning fish, wildlife, nongame, and habitat management. (b) In setting priorities for the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.0251 - Disclosure Of Information Collected During Technical Guidance To Private Landowner
  (a) Except as provided by this section, information is not subject to Chapter 552, Government Code, and may not be disclosed to any person, including ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.026 - Multiple Use Of Land
  A tract of land purchased primarily for a purpose authorized by this code may be used for any authorized function of the department if the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.027 - Adoption Of Emergency Rules
  If the commission finds that there is an immediate danger to a species authorized to be regulated by the department, the commission may adopt emergency ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.101 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Aircraft" means a device, including an airplane, ultralight airplane, or helicopter, that can be used for flight in the air. (2) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.102 - Inspection Of Wildlife Resources
  (a) In this section: (1) "Residence" means a person's principal or ordinary home or dwelling place. (2) "Temporary residence" means a place where a person ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.103 - Entering Land; Use Of Information Obtained By Entry; Civil Penalty
  (a) To enforce the game and fish laws of the state and to conduct scientific investigations and research regarding wild game or fish, an authorized ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.104 - Right To Search And Inspect
  (a) A game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the department may search a game bag, vehicle, vessel, or other receptacle if the game ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.105 - Suits
  (a) The department may file complaints in the name of the State of Texas to recover fines and penalties for violations of the laws relating ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.106 - Notice To Appear
  (a) Any peace officer of this state or a political subdivision of this state or an authorized employee of the department who arrests a person ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.107 - Remission Of Fines
  (a) A justice of the peace, clerk of any court, or any other officer of the state who receives a fine imposed by a court ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.108 - Expenses
  In making an arrest, summoning a witness, and serving a process, the department is entitled to the same fee and mileage allowance as a sheriff. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.109 - Confiscation And Disposition Of Aquatic Products
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c) or (f) of this section, when an enforcement officer of the department believes that a person has unlawful ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.110 - Disposition Of Confiscated Game
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the department shall donate, whenever donation is reasonably practicable, any wild game animal, bird, fowl, game fish, or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.1101 - Seizure And Disposal Of Pelts
  (a) A game warden or authorized employee of the department may seize the pelt of any fur-bearing animal taken or possessed in violation of a ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.1105 - Seizure And Disposition Of Unlawful Fishing Devices
  (a) When a game warden or other peace officer finds in or on the public water of the state a seine, net, trawl, trap, or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.1106 - Seizure And Disposition Of Contraband; Immunity
  (a) A game warden or other peace officer who has probable cause to believe property is contraband may seize the property without a warrant. (b) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.113 - Coastal Survey Charts Admissible
  In any prosecution under this code, United States Coastal Survey Charts are admissible. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. Sept. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.114 - Driver's License Or Personal Identification Certificate Required
  (a) A person who is 17 years of age or older and who has a license or permit issued under this code or who is ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.115 - Offense
  (a) A person who is arrested for an alleged violation of this code or a proclamation or regulation adopted under this code commits an offense ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.116 - Justice Court To Provide Affidavits Certifying Certain Convictions
  (a) If a person is convicted in justice court for violating a provision of this code or a proclamation or regulation adopted under this code ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.117 - Justice Court To Provide Affidavits Certifying Certain Convictions And Other Information
  (a) If a person is convicted in a justice court for violating a provision of this code or a proclamation or regulation adopted under this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.119 - Violation Of Commission Rule On Possession Of License; Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a rule adopted by the commission relating to possessing a license or stamp otherwise required ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.201 - Creation Of Fund
  The department may accept and deposit in a special fund outside the state treasury, called the operation game thief fund, donations from any person made ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.202 - Operation Game Thief Committee
  (a) The director shall appoint an Operation Game Thief Committee composed of 11 members to administer the operation game thief fund and to make reward ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.203 - Rewards; Claims
  (a) A person may apply to the committee for a reward to be paid from the operation game thief fund if the person furnishes information ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.204 - Rewards; Payments
  No amount in excess of that on deposit in the operation game thief fund is payable as a reward under this section or as a ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.205 - Powers Of The Department
  The department may: (1) provide a toll-free telephone number for use of the public in reporting violations of the game and fish laws to an ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.206 - Payment Of Death Benefits
  The committee may use the operation game thief fund to supplement any death benefits received by the families of peace officers employed by the department ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.301 - Liability For Value Of Fish, Shellfish, Reptile, Amphibian, Bird, Or Animal
  A person who kills, catches, takes, possesses, or injures any fish, shellfish, reptile, amphibian, bird, or animal in violation of this code or a proclamation ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.302 - Value Of Fish, Shellfish, Reptile, Amphibian, Bird, Or Animal
  For purposes of this subchapter and for determining damages under Subsection (b), Section 26.124, Water Code, the commission shall adopt rules to establish guidelines for ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.303 - Civil Suit For Recovery Of Value
  (a) The attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation occurred may bring a civil suit under this subchapter in ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.304 - More Than One Defendant
  If more than one defendant is named in a suit brought under this subchapter, each defendant against whom judgment is rendered is jointly and severally ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.305 - Recovery Of Value In Addition To Fine
  The recovery amount provided by this subchapter is in addition to any fine, forfeiture, penalty, or costs imposed under another law. Added by Acts 1985, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.306 - Both Civil Suit And Criminal Prosecution Permissible
  The pendency or determination of a suit brought under this subchapter or the pendency or determination of a criminal prosecution for the same killing, catching, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.307 - Disposition Of Recovery
  (a) Any damages for injury to fish, shellfish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, or animals recovered in a suit brought by the attorney general shall be deposited ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.308 - Certain Costs Recoverable
  (a) The actual cost of investigation, reasonable attorney's fees, and reasonable expert witness fees incurred by the department in a civil suit under this subchapter ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.401 - Application
  A person adjudged guilty of an offense under this code or a proclamation or regulation adopted under this code shall be punished in accordance with ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.402 - Civil Penalty
  This subchapter does not deprive a court of authority conferred by law to forfeit property, suspend or cancel a license or permit, cite for contempt, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.403 - Classification Of Offenses
  (a) Offenses are designated as Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanors or Parks and Wildlife Code felonies. (b) Misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.404 - Class A Parks And Wildlife Code Misdemeanor
  An individual adjudged guilty of a Class A Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor shall be punished by: (1) a fine of not less than $500 ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.405 - Class B Parks And Wildlife Code Misdemeanor
  An individual adjudged guilty of a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor shall be punished by: (1) a fine of not less than $200 ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.406 - Class C Parks And Wildlife Code Misdemeanor
  An individual adjudged guilty of a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 nor ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.4061 - Parks And Wildlife Code State Jail Felony
  (a) An individual adjudged guilty of a Parks and Wildlife Code state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for a ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.407 - Parks And Wildlife Code Felony
  (a) An individual adjudged guilty of a Parks and Wildlife Code felony shall be punished by confinement in the institutional division of the Texas Department ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.408 - Subsequent Convictions
  The use of a conviction for enhancement purposes does not preclude the subsequent use of a conviction for enhancement purposes. Added by Acts 1985, 69th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.409 - Separate Offenses
  Each fish, bird, animal, reptile, amphibian, or egg or part of a fish, bird, animal, reptile, amphibian, or egg taken, possessed, killed, left to die, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.410 - Authorized Punishments For Corporations And Associations
  (a) If a corporation or association is adjudged guilty of an offense under this code that provides a penalty consisting of a fine only, a ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.411 - Jurisdiction Of Justice Court
  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by the constitution and other law, a justice court has jurisdiction of Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanors. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.501 - Revocation Or Suspension Of License Or Permit
  (a) In this subchapter, "permittee" or "licensee" includes each member of a partnership or association, an agent acting on behalf of a partnership or association, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.5015 - Automatic Revocation Of Hunting Or Fishing License Or Permit
  (a) Except as provided by this section, any hunting or fishing license or permit issued by the department to a person is automatically revoked on ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.502 - Notice; Hearing
  The department must give the licensee or permittee an opportunity for a hearing concerning the suspension or revocation of the license or permit. Notice of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.503 - Notice Of Suspension Or Revocation
  (a) After notice and hearing as provided by Section 12.502 of this code, the department shall notify the licensee or permittee of the suspension or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.504 - Time Of Suspension Or Revocation
  (a) A license or permit may be suspended under this subchapter for a period set by the director. The period of suspension ends on the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.505 - Violation Of Suspension, Refusal, Or Revocation
  A person who engages in an activity requiring a permit or license during the time for which such license or permit has been suspended, refused, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.506 - Appeal From Suspension, Refusal, Or Revocation Of License Or Permit
  (a) An appeal from an order of the department refusing to issue or transfer a license or permit or revoking or suspending a license or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.507 - Alternatives To Suspension
  (a) In lieu of suspending a license or permit under this subchapter, the department may give the licensee or permittee the opportunity to pay a ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.508 - Refusal Of License Or Permit
  (a) In this section: (1) "Notice" includes a certified letter sent from the department by the United States Postal Service to the applicant at the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.701 - Issuance Of License, Stamp, Permit, Or Tag By License Deputies
  The department may authorize the issuance of a license, stamp, permit, or tag by a license deputy. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.702 - License Deputies; Fees
  (a) An employee of the department, a county clerk, or another person designated or contracted with by the department to issue and collect money received ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.703 - Point-Of-Sale System
  (a) The department may issue a license, stamp, tag, permit, or another similar item authorized by this code through the use of automated equipment and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.704 - Duties Of License Deputies
  A license deputy shall: (1) complete and keep for the use of the department a designated copy or other record of the sale of each ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.705 - License, Stamp, Permit, And Tag Sales Reports
  (a) After the end of each calendar month or at any other time designated by the department, a license deputy shall send to the department ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.706 - Unissued Items
  A license deputy shall return to the department, at the department's request, unissued licenses, stamps, permits, tags, or any other materials or equipment furnished to ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.707 - Issuance Or Acceptance Of License, Stamp, Permit, Or Tag
  No person may issue or accept a license, stamp, permit, or tag required by this code except on a form provided by the department. Added ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 12.708 - Liability Of License Deputy For Sales
  (a) This section applies to the sale of a license, stamp, permit, or tag generated by a license deputy or by an employee or agent ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.001 - Control By Department
  (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the following are under the department's control and custody: (1) all recreational and natural areas designated as state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.002 - Development And Acquisition Of Outdoor Areas
  The department may: (1) develop, operate, and maintain outdoor areas and facilities of the state; and (2) acquire land, water, and interests in land and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.003 - Gifts And Improvements Of Park Sites
  The department may receive gifts of state park sites and may improve and equip parks sites or contract for their improvement and equipment. Acts 1975, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.004 - Financing Of Park Programs
  (a) Except as provided by Section 13.0045, the operation, maintenance, and improvement of state parks shall be financed from the general revenue fund, the state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.0041 - Use Of Certain Bond Revenue
  The department shall, if practicable, apportion at least fifteen percent of any money received by the department from the proceeds of the sale of bonds ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.0045 - Revenue Bonds For Parks And Wildlife Facilities
  (a) The department, by resolution of the commission, may request the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds or other revenue obligations to finance ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.005 - Acquisition Of Historical Sites
  (a) The department may acquire by purchase, gift, or other manner historical sites: (1) where events occurred that represent an important aspect of the cultural, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.0051 - Coordination With Texas Historical Commission; Report On Preservation Plans
  The department shall meet regularly with the Texas Historical Commission regarding plans to preserve and develop historical sites in this state. Added by Acts 2001, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.0052 - Reports
  The department shall periodically prepare reports on plans to preserve and develop historical sites in this state. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.0053 - Reference To Historical Sites
  (a) In this section, "publication" includes the publication of a book, magazine, photograph, poster, or bulletin. (b) The department may not refer to a historical ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.006 - Lease Of Lands
  (a) The department may lease any land and improvements it holds to a city, county, special district, nonprofit organization, or political subdivision. The leased area ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.0061 - Lease Of Grazing Rights On Park Lands; Sale Of Products
  (a) The department may lease grazing rights on any state park or any area of a state park. The department may harvest and sell, or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.007 - Investigation Expenses
  A locality may pay the expenses of a representative of the department for a trip to the locality to determine the suitability of a site ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.008 - Solicitation, Receipt, And Transfer Of Land
  (a) The department may solicit and receive donations of land for public purposes and may refuse donations of land not acceptable for public purposes. (b) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.009 - Sale Or Exchange Of Land
  (a) The director with the approval of the commission may execute a deed exchanging real property or an interest in real property either as all ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.010 - Historic Sites
  The department may locate, designate, and suitably mark historic grounds, battlefields, and other historic spots in Texas as historic sites. Fitting markers may be erected; ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.011 - Natural Features
  (a) The commission may locate and designate outstanding natural features and formations located in this state. It may erect or contract to have erected suitable ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.012 - Roadside Parks
  An area under the control of the department which is more suitable for use as a roadside park than any other type of park may ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.013 - Construction Of Roads By Texas Department Of Transportation
  (a) The department may contract with the Texas Transportation Commission for the construction and paving of roads in and adjacent to state parks. (b) Agreements ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.014 - Roads And Trails To Certain Park Sites
  (a) The department shall acquire, construct, and maintain roads and trails from public roads to park sites located on and accessible to the waters of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.015 - Park User Fees; Concessions
  (a) The department may charge and collect park user fees for park services. The user fees shall be set by the commission. (b) The department ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.016 - Prison Labor
  (a) The department may use the labor of trusty state convicts on or in connection with state parks. (b) Convicts working in connection with lands ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.017 - Publications On Parks
  (a) The department may provide or sell information, including books, magazines, photographs, prints, and bulletins, to the public on state parks. (b) The department may ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.018 - State Parklands Passport
  (a) The following people may apply to the department for a state parklands passport: (1) a resident of this state who is 65 years old ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.019 - Facility Reservation Fee
  The department may permit the advance reservation of a facility, lodging, or campsite at a state park and require the payment of a fee by ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.020 - Local Public Hearings On Park Development Plans
  Before the commission approves a park master development plan, the department must hold a public hearing to receive comments on the plan in an area ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.022 - Easement Through Caddo Lake State Park
  The department shall grant an easement through Caddo Lake State Park to provide access to private real property located within the park. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.101 - Authorization
  The commission may promulgate regulations governing the health, safety, and protection of persons and property in state parks, historic sites, scientific areas, or forts under ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.102 - Scope Of Regulations
  The regulations may govern: (1) the conservation, preservation, and use of state property whether natural features or constructed facilities; (2) the abusive, disruptive, or destructive ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.106 - Posting Of Regulations
  All specific or general regulations applying to a state park, historic site, scientific area, or fort must be posted in a conspicuous place at the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.108 - Removal From Park
  (a) Any person directly or indirectly responsible for disruptive, destructive, or violent conduct which endangers property or the health, safety, or lives of persons or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.109 - Enforcement Of Regulations
  Regulations adopted under this subchapter may be enforced by any peace officer, including those employees of the department commissioned as peace officers under Section 11.019 ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.110 - Effect Of Regulations
  No regulation adopted under this subchapter may amend or repeal any penal law of this state. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.112 - Penalty
  A person who violates a regulation adopted under Subchapter B of this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.201 - Authorization
  The commission may make regulations prohibiting the use of firearms or certain types of firearms on state property adjacent to state parks and within 200 ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.202 - Application Limited
  The regulations of the commission under Section 13.201 of this code apply only to state parks located within one mile of coastal water of this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.205 - Penalty
  A person who violates a regulation made by the commission under Section 13.201 of this code commits an offense that is a Class C Parks ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.301 - Programs For The Development Of Historic Sites And Structures
  (a) The department may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.302 - Programs For The Development Of Outdoor Recreation Resources
  The department is the state agency to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of federal assistance programs for the planning, acquisition, operation, and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.303 - Cooperation With Other Agencies
  (a) The department shall cooperate with departments of the federal government and other departments of state and local government, including as a part of the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.304 - Additional Powers Of Counties And Special Districts
  Counties, river authorities, water districts, and other political subdivisions organized under Article III, Section 52, or Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, may: ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.305 - Condemnation Proceedings
  (a) The department may institute condemnation proceedings according to the laws of this state to acquire land for programs developing outdoor recreation resources under Section ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.306 - Application For Participation In Federal Programs
  (a) The department may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.307 - Coordination Of Activities
  To obtain the benefits of outdoor recreation programs under this subchapter, the department shall coordinate its activities with and represent the interests of all agencies ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.308 - Availability Of State Funds
  (a) The department may not make a commitment or an agreement to participate in an outdoor recreation program under this subchapter until sufficient funds are ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.309 - Availability Of Local Funds
  The department may agree with the United States or any appropriate agency to plan, acquire, operate, and develop projects involving participating federal aid funds on ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.310 - Receipt And Expenditure Of Funds
  (a) The department may receive and spend federal money allocated to the state for any project established to develop outdoor recreation resources under this subchapter ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.311 - Project Priority
  The department may make rules and regulations governing the priority of projects submitted under an outdoor recreation plan under this subchapter and within the limitations ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.312 - Administration Expense
  The department may employ necessary personnel, as determined by the director, and expend amounts necessary to administer efficiently the outdoor recreation programs under this subchapter. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.313 - Fish And Wildlife Restoration Projects
  The department may conduct and establish cooperative fish and wildlife restoration projects under the provisions of Public Law No. 415, Acts of the 75th Congress, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 13.314 - Compliance In Fishery Management
  The department may cooperate and contract with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council or the National Marine Fisheries Service for conduct of such work ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 14.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Department" means the Parks and Wildlife Department. (2) "Land office" means the General Land Office. (3) "Mitigation" means the sequential process ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 14.002 - State-Owned Wetland Conservation Plan
  (a) The department and the land office, in conjunction, shall develop and adopt a State Wetlands Conservation Plan for state-owned coastal wetlands. The Texas Natural ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 14.003 - Gifts And Grants
  The department and the land office may apply for, request, solicit, contract for, receive, and accept gifts, grants, donations, and other assistance from any source ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.001 - Issuance Of Park Development Bonds
  The department, by resolution of the commission, from time to time may provide for the issuance of negotiable bonds in an aggregate amount not to ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.002 - Description Of Bonds
  The bonds are called State of Texas Park Development Bonds and shall be issued on a parity. The department may issue them in one or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.003 - Sale Price
  The department may not sell an installment or series of bonds for an amount less than the face value of all of the bonds comprising ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.004 - Interest Rate
  The department shall determine the rate of interest of an installment or series of bonds and shall determine whether interest is payable annually or semiannually. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.005 - Form, Denomination, Place Of Payment
  The department shall determine: (1) the form of the bonds, including the form of any interest coupons to be attached; (2) the denominations of the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.006 - Maturity
  The bonds of each issue mature, serially or otherwise, not more than 40 years from their date. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.007 - Redemption Before Maturity
  In the resolution providing for the issuance of bonds, the department may determine the price, terms, and conditions for redemption of bonds before maturity. Acts ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.008 - Registered And Bearer Bonds
  The resolution may provide for the registration of bonds as to ownership, successive conversion and reconversion from bearer to registered bonds, and successive conversion and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.009 - Notice Of Bond Sale
  (a) After determining to sell a series of bonds, the department shall publish notice of the sale at least one time not less than 10 ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.010 - Competitive Bids
  The bonds shall be sold only after competitive bidding to the highest and best bidder. The department may reject any or all bids. Acts 1975, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.011 - Security For Bids
  The department shall require every bidder, except administrators of state funds, to include with their bid an exchange or cashier's check for an amount the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.012 - Approval Of Bonds; Registration
  Before delivering bonds to the purchasers, the department shall submit the bonds and the records pertaining to them for approval by the attorney general. When ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.013 - Execution Of Bonds
  (a) The bonds shall be executed on behalf of the department as general obligations of the state as provided in this section. (b) The bonds ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.014 - Facsimile Signatures And Seals
  In the resolution authorizing the issuance of an installment or series of bonds, the commission may prescribe the extent to which facsimile signatures and facsimile ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.015 - Signature Of Former Officer
  If an officer whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a bond or whose facsimile signature appears on a coupon ceases to be an officer ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.016 - Bonds Incontestable, Valid, And Binding
  (a) After approval by the attorney general, registration by the comptroller, and delivery to the purchaser, the bonds are incontestable and constitute general obligations of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.017 - Evidence Of Validity
  In an action to enforce collection of the bonds or rights incident to the bonds, the certificate of approval by the attorney general and a ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.018 - Payment By Comptroller
  The comptroller shall pay or cause to be paid the principal on bonds as they mature and the interest as it becomes payable. Acts 1975, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.019 - Duties Enforceable
  The performance of the official duties of the comptroller may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.020 - Refunding Bonds
  The commission may provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds. The department may sell these bonds and use the proceeds to retire the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.021 - Bonds Negotiable Instruments
  The bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter are negotiable instruments under the laws of this state. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.022 - Bonds Not Taxable
  Bonds issued under this chapter, income from the bonds, and profit made on their sale are free from taxation within this state. Acts 1975, 64th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.023 - Authorized Investments
  Bonds issued under this chapter are legal and authorized investments for: (1) banks; (2) savings banks; (3) trust companies; (4) building and loan and savings ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.024 - Security For Deposit Of Funds
  Bonds issued under this chapter, when accompanied by all appurtenant unmatured coupons, are lawful and sufficient security for all deposits of funds of the state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.025 - Mutilated, Lost, Or Destroyed Bonds
  The department may provide for the replacement of a mutilated, lost, or destroyed bond. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.101 - Texas Park Development Fund
  (a) The Texas Park Development Fund, referred to as the "development fund," is created pursuant to the provisions of Article III, Section 49-e, of the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.102 - Use Of Development Fund
  The department may use the development fund only for: (1) acquiring state park sites from the United States or any of its agencies, agencies of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.103 - Acquiring Park Sites
  (a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, the department may acquire park sites, including property already devoted to public use, by purchase, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.104 - Contracts Authorized
  The department may contract with any state or federal agency or with any other person to accomplish the functions prescribed by Subdivisions (1) and (2) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.105 - Interest And Sinking Fund
  The Texas park development bonds interest and sinking fund, referred to as the "interest and sinking fund," is created to be used exclusively for: (1) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.106 - Credits To Interest And Sinking Fund
  (a) Accrued interest received in the sale of bonds, net income received from entrance or gate fees to state park sites, and income from investments ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.1061 - Report To Bond Review Board
  The commission shall file with the Bond Review Board a report on the performance of the interest and sinking fund and the development fund. The ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.107 - Additional Transfers
  (a) If the amount credited to the sinking and interest fund at the end of the fiscal year is insufficient to pay the interest coming ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.108 - Interest And Sinking Fund: Final Transfer
  After all bonds have been paid, the balance of the interest and sinking fund shall be transferred to the state parks account. Acts 1975, 64th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.109 - Transfers Required
  The state comptroller shall make any transfer required by this chapter. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.110 - Investment Of Funds
  (a) The department may invest the development fund and, in making the investments, is governed by the provisions of Chapter 401, Acts of the 60th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 21.111 - Entry Fees To Parks
  (a) The department, wherever feasible may charge and collect an entrance fee to state park sites. (b) Income derived from the fees required by this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.001 - Jurisdiction
  Fannin State Battleground is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.006 - Concession Account
  A Fannin State concession account may be established in the state treasury according to the rules and procedures established by the department. Acts 1975, 64th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.011 - Jurisdiction
  The San Jacinto Battleground is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.012 - San Jacinto Historical Advisory Board
  (a) The San Jacinto Historical Advisory Board is composed of: (1) the chairman of the Battleship Texas Commission; (2) the president of the San Jacinto ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.013 - Meetings
  (a) The San Jacinto Historical Advisory Board shall meet quarterly to review the policies and operations of the San Jacinto Battleground and to advise the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.014 - Powers Of The Board
  The board may accept, in the name of the state, all bequests, gifts, and grants of money or property made to the battleground and use ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.015 - Data
  All data collected by the board is the property of the state and shall be used to depict the story of Texas history and independence ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.016 - San Jacinto Museum Of History Association
  The San Jacinto Museum of History Association, a nonprofit historical association organized for the purposes of operating the San Jacinto Memorial Building and Tower and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.021 - Jurisdiction
  (a) The Palo Duro Canyon State Park is under the jurisdiction of the department. (b) The original boundaries of the park include the land located ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.022 - Powers Of Department
  (a) The department may: (1) fix entrance fees for admission to the park; (2) fix charges to be collected from patrons of the park; (3) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.023 - Disposition Of Income
  The department shall use the income derived from leases, royalties, and operation of the park necessary for maintaining, improving, and operating the park. One-half of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.024 - Issuance Of Bonds
  The department may issue bonds necessary for the construction of improvements in the park. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.025 - Interest On Bonds
  Interest on the bonds may not exceed six percent per year, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with standard ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.026 - Maturity Of Bonds
  The bonds may mature, serially or otherwise, not more than 40 years from the date of their issuance. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.027 - Redemption Before Maturity
  The department may fix the price, terms, and conditions for redemption of the bonds before maturity in the authorizing proceedings. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.028 - Sale Of Bonds
  The bonds may be sold, at public or private sale, at a price and under terms determined by the department to be the most advantageous ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.029 - Pledge Of Income
  The department may irrevocably pledge the rents, revenues, and income from the improvements financed by the bonds and from any other revenue-producing facilities or properties ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.030 - Right To Issue Additional Bonds
  In pledging the rents, revenues, and income, the department may expressly reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with or subordinate to ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.031 - Additional Security For Bonds
  (a) If, after reasonable effort, the department is unable to sell the bonds, the bonds may be additionally secured by a deed of trust lien ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.032 - Form Of Bonds
  The department may prescribe the form, conditions, and details of the bonds in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.033 - Refunding Of Bonds
  (a) A bond issued by the department under a law of this state which is payable from any part of the revenues of a revenue-producing ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.034 - Employment Of Personnel
  The department may employ engineers, attorneys, and fiscal agents or financial advisors necessary in the issuance or refunding of bonds. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.035 - Approval By Attorney General
  (a) The bonds and all records relating to their issuance must be submitted to the attorney general for examination prior to delivery. (b) The attorney ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.036 - Payment Of Interest And Expenses
  The department may set aside amounts from the proceeds of the sale of a bond issue for: (1) the payment of interest anticipated to accrue ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.037 - Legal Investments
  (a) Bonds issued under this subchapter are legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.038 - Negotiable Instruments
  Bonds issued under this subchapter are negotiable instruments under the laws of this state. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.039 - Debt Against The State
  Nothing in this subchapter creates a debt against the state or binds the state in any way except as to the mortgage of the land ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.051 - Jurisdiction
  (a) The Jim Hogg Memorial Park is under the jurisdiction of the department. (b) The original boundaries of the park include approximately 180 acres, formerly ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.052 - Historical Improvements
  To the extent possible, the department shall maintain a replica of the original Hogg home and the grounds adjacent to the residence. Acts 1975, 64th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.053 - Improvements
  The department may repair or construct facilities for recreational and park purposes at the park and may work in conjunction with other governmental agencies for ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.054 - Sale And Use Of Timber
  (a) The department may use timber cut from the land in the park to repair or construct improvements. (b) The department may sell timber from ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.055 - Sale Of Iron Ore
  (a) The department may sell iron ore in place located in the park. The department may grant all rights necessary for the development of the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.056 - Competitive Bids
  (a) Timber and iron ore may be sold on competitive bids only. The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.057 - Advertising For Bids
  (a) The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of timber. The department shall advertise for the sale of iron ore. (b) The sale ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.058 - Regulations
  The department shall adopt regulations, forms, and contracts for the sale of iron ore and protection of the income produced from the sale. Acts 1975, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.059 - Disposition Of Funds
  Money received from the sale of timber or iron ore from the land in the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.071 - Improvements
  (a) The department may construct and repair improvements to be used for recreational and park purposes in Huntsville State Park, including dams to impound water ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.072 - Permit For Dam
  A dam may not be constructed until a permit has been obtained from the Texas Water Rights Commission. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.073 - Sale And Use Of Timber
  (a) The department may use timber cut from land in the park to repair or construct improvements. (b) The department may sell timber from land ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.074 - Competitive Bids
  (a) Timber may be sold on competitive bids only. The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.075 - Advertising For Bids
  (a) The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of the timber for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.076 - Disposition Of Funds
  Money received from the sale of timber cut from the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.081 - Jurisdiction
  Goliad State Park, including the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace and the Mission of San Rosario, is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.082 - General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace
  (a) The department may care for and protect the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza and shall designate the site as the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.083 - Mission Of San Rosario
  (a) The department shall care for the grounds of the Mission of San Rosario as a suitable and appropriate memorial and shall enclose the mission ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.084 - Improvements
  The department may construct, maintain, and repair historical and recreational structures and facilities in the park. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.085 - Reversion Of Title; Mineral Reservation
  (a) If the state ceases to use the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace or the Mission of San Rosario as park land, all right, title, and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.091 - Facilities; Park Site
  (a) The department may construct and repair facilities for recreational and other appropriate purposes at Mission San Francisco de los Tejas State Park. (b) The ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.092 - Timber Sale
  (a) The department may sell timber from land in the park and may use timber of the park to repair or construct improvements in the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.093 - Competitive Bids
  (a) Timber may be sold on competitive bids only. The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.094 - Advertising For Bids
  (a) The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of the timber for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.095 - Disposition Of Funds
  Money received from the sale of timber cut from the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.101 - Jurisdiction
  The Port Isabel Lighthouse is a state historical monument and park and is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.102 - Powers Of Department
  The department may rehabilitate, maintain, and preserve the property of the park, and may collect entrance fees for admission to the park or operate it ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.111 - Control
  The department has control of Hueco Tanks State Park and shall improve, preserve, restore, and protect the land and property in the park. Acts 1975, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.112 - Acceptance Of Gifts
  The department may accept gifts for constructing, building, advertising, or creating the park, including gifts for public exhibition that relate to the history of the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.113 - Title To Park
  The title of the land known as Hueco Tanks in El Paso County is in the name of the state and is subject to limitations, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.121 - Jurisdiction
  Stephen F. Austin State Park is under the jurisdiction of the department. The department shall improve, preserve, and protect the land in the park. Acts ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.151 - Jurisdiction
  The Nimitz State Park, located near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.152 - Powers Of Department
  The department may: (1) accept gifts for the construction, building, or advertising of the park; (2) accept gifts for exhibition dealing with the history or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.161 - Jurisdiction
  The Eisenhower State Park, located near Lake Texoma in Grayson County, is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.162 - Powers Of Department
  The department may: (1) accept gifts for the construction, building, or advertising of the park; (2) accept gifts for exhibition dealing with the history or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.163 - Definitions
  As used in this subchapter: (1) "Impacted property" means that real property located in Grayson County adjacent to or near the western end of Eisenhower ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.164 - Right To Use Roads
  (a) Owners, their family members, and their guests may use the roads of the park without charge for egress from or ingress to the impacted ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.165 - Permits
  (a) The department may require owners, their family members, and their guests to obtain permits for entrance into and use of park roads under this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.171 - Governor Hogg Memorial
  The Governor James Stephen Hogg Memorial Shrine, located near Quitman, Wood County, is established. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.181 - Spanish Missions
  (a) The department may acquire the following Spanish Mission sites, located in Milam County: (1) Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria; (2) San Francisco Xavier de ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.182 - Texas State Railroad
  (a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, the department may operate any part of the Texas State Railroad as a part of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.183 - Hubbard Lake
  (a) The department may create, develop, operate, and maintain a state park on the land donated by the West Central Texas Municipal Water District located ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.184 - Fishing Piers
  (a) The department may repair and maintain the old causeway across Copano Bay on Highway 35 in Aransas County and the old causeway across Lavaca ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.201 - Matagorda Island State Park And Wildlife Management Area
  (a) The Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area is established under the jurisdiction of the department to be used for public recreational and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.202 - Dedicated Land
  All land within the Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area on June 1, 1979, and all land included within the park and management ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.221 - Park Established: Jurisdiction Of Department
  The Franklin Mountains State Park is established under the jurisdiction of the department. Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1804, ch. 736, § 1, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.222 - Department To Acquire Park Land
  (a) The department shall acquire by purchase, gift, lease, or condemnation all of the land described in Section 2 of the Act that added this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.223 - Condemnation
  (a) If necessary for the acquisition of the Franklin Mountains State Park, the department shall institute condemnation proceedings according to the laws of this state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.251 - Park Established: Jurisdiction Of Department
  The Trinity River State Park is established under the jurisdiction of the department on property that may be acquired according to this Act. Added by ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.252 - Department To Acquire Park Land
  (a) The department may acquire by purchase, gift, lease, or condemnation all of the land described in Section 4 of the Act that added this ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.253 - Condemnation
  (a) If necessary for the acquisition of the Trinity River State Park, the department may institute condemnation proceedings according to the laws of this state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.254 - Powers Of City Of Dallas
  (a) Nothing in this Act shall preclude or prohibit the city of Dallas from initiating, developing, completing, extending, or maintaining any project, as described in ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 22.261 - Jurisdiction
  The Battleship "Texas" is under the jurisdiction of the department. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2190, ch. 407, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.001 - Limited Jurisdiction Retained
  The state retains jurisdiction in the Big Bend National Park, concurrently with the United States, as though cession had not occurred, for: (1) the service ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.002 - Park Residents May Vote
  A person residing in Big Bend National Park may vote in all elections in the county of his residence, subject to the same conditions as ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.011 - Limited Jurisdiction Retained
  The state retains jurisdiction in the Padre Island National Seashore, concurrently with the United States, as though cession had not occurred, for: (1) the service ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.012 - Seashore Residents May Vote
  A person residing in the Padre Island National Seashore may vote in all elections in the county of his residence, subject to the same conditions ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.013 - Regulations Of Railroad Commission
  (a) The Railroad Commission shall send by certified mail to the Secretary of Interior of the United States a copy of each proposed rule or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.014 - Reversion To State
  (a) Any deed executed by the state to the United States for the creation of Padre Island National Seashore becomes null and void on the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.015 - Consent For Acquisition Of Navigation District Land
  The Willacy County Navigation District may consent to the acquisition of surface land for inclusion in Padre Island National Seashore. Interests in surface estates, spoil ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.016 - Roads
  The Secretary of Interior is requested to provide roads from the north boundary of Padre Island National Seashore and from the Port Mansfield cut to ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.031 - Limited Jurisdiction Retained
  The state retains jurisdiction in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, concurrently with the United States, as though cession had not occurred, for: (1) the service ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.032 - Park Residents May Vote
  A person residing in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park may vote in all elections in the county of his residence, subject to the same conditions ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.033 - Reconveyance Of Title
  If any of the land described by the drawing entitled "Proposed Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas," numbered SA-GM-7100C, dated February, 1965, and on file in ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.034 - Mineral Rights In Park
  (a) The state reserves a preferential right, without consideration to the United States, to lease all mineral rights and interests that were conveyed by the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.041 - Agreements For Wildlife Management
  The department may agree with the proper agency of the United States for the protection and management of wildlife resources and for restocking desirable species ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.042 - Wildlife Resources Defined
  In this subchapter, "wildlife resources" means all wild birds, wild animals, and aquatic animal life. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.043 - Hunting And Fishing Regulations
  The commission, under Chapter 61 or Subchapter E, Chapter 81, may provide for open seasons for hunting and fishing on federal lands for which the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 23.044 - Penalty
  A person who violates any rule or regulation of the commission adopted under this subchapter or who hunts or fishes on federal lands included in ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Political subdivision" means a county, city, special district, river authority, or other governmental entity created under the authority of the state ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.002 - Texas Recreation And Parks Account
  The Texas recreation and parks account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1733, ch. 710, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.003 - Account Revenue Source
  The department shall deposit to the credit of the Texas recreation and parks account: (1) $1,125,000 per month and 40 percent of the amount above ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.004 - Assistance Grants
  (a) The department may make grants of money from the account to a political subdivision for use by the political subdivision as all or part ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.005 - Direct State Matching Grants
  (a) The department shall make grants of money from the account to a political subdivision to provide one-half of the costs of the planning, acquisition, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.006 - Funds For Grants To Local Governments
  When revenues to the Texas recreation and parks account exceed $14 million per year, an amount not less than 15 percent shall be made available ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.007 - Account Use To Be Consistent With Plans
  No grant may be made under Section 24.005 of this code nor may account money be used under Section 24.006 of this code unless: (1) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.008 - Acquisition Of Property
  (a) No property may be acquired with grant money made under this chapter or by the department under this chapter if the purchase price exceeds ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.009 - Payments, Records, And Accounting
  (a) On the approval of a grant under this chapter and on the written request by the director, the comptroller of public accounts shall issue ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.011 - Noncompliance With Act
  The attorney general shall file suit in a court of competent jurisdiction against a political subdivision or nonprofit corporation that fails to comply with the ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.012 - Account Not To Be Used For Publicity
  No money credited to the account may be used for publicity or related purposes. Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1733, ch. 710, § ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 24.013 - Authority Of Political Subdivisions To Have Parks
  This chapter does not authorize a political subdivision to acquire, develop, maintain, or operate a park, recreational area, open space area, or natural area. Added ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 25.001 - State Policy; Legislative Findings
  (a) The policy of the legislature and the intent of this chapter are to encourage the conservation and development of water in the state and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 25.002 - Definition
  In this chapter "district" means a district or authority created under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Constitution of Texas. Added by Acts 1983, 68th ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 25.003 - General Powers
  (a) Each district shall: (1) conserve and develop water resources in this state for public recreation purposes in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 25.004 - Rules; Fees; Abandonment Of Projects
  A district may: (1) adopt and enforce reasonable rules relating to the use, operation, management, administration, and policing of its water-related park areas as it ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 25.005 - Leases, Concessions, Franchises, And Agreements
  A district may make, grant, accept, and enter into leases, concessions, franchises, and rental, operating, and other agreements relating to the water-related park areas or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 25.006 - Use Of Other Powers
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, each district has the same powers, authority, rights, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 26.001 - Protected Land; Notice Of Taking
  (a) A department, agency, political subdivision, county, or municipality of this state may not approve any program or project that requires the use or taking ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 26.002 - Notice Of Hearing
  (a) When any program or project requires notice and a public hearing before approval, the notice must be given in writing to the person, organization, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 26.003 - Limitations On Judicial Review
  A petition for the judicial review of the approval or disapproval of a program or project under this chapter must be filed within 30 days ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 26.004 - Excluded Lands
  A department, agency, board, or political subdivision having control of the public land is not required to comply with this chapter if: (1) the land ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 28.001 - Establishment
  The Texas Trails System is established under the administration of the department. The purposes of the system are to provide high-quality outdoor recreational, scenic, historic, ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 28.002 - System Administration
  (a) The department may: (1) develop a trails master plan for the orderly development of trails; (2) designate qualifying trails within the state park system ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 28.004 - Classification
  (a) The department shall classify trails in the system according to the classifications established in this section. A trail may have more than one classification ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "off-highway vehicle" means: (1) an all-terrain vehicle, as defined by Section 663.001, Transportation Code; (2) an off-highway motorcycle; and (3) any other ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.002 - Establishment And Operation
  (a) The off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area program is established under the administration of the department. The purposes of the program are to: (1) ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.003 - Off-Highway Vehicle Decal Required; Fee
  (a) Except as provided by Section 29.004, a person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on a trail or in a recreational area established or ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.004 - Exemptions
  Section 29.003 does not apply to a person that is: (1) acting on behalf of the United States, any state, or a political subdivision of ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.005 - Issuance, Display, And Expiration Of Decal
  (a) The department shall issue an off-highway vehicle decal to any person whose off-highway vehicle is registered under Section 502.006, Transportation Code, on the payment ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.006 - Disposition Of Decal Fees
  The department shall deposit all revenue, less allowable costs, collected under Section 29.005 to the credit of the off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area account ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.007 - Other Revenue
  The department shall seek and use funding from the federal government, including the Recreational Trails Program administered by the United States Department of Transportation, and ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.008 - Grants
  The department may make grants to federal agencies, political subdivisions of this state, and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of acquiring, developing, and maintaining public ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.009 - Penalty
  Text of section effective January, 1, 2006 A person who violates Section 29.003 commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 29.010 - Rules
  The commission: (1) shall adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter; and (2) may adopt rules: (A) exempting certain classes of persons from the requirements ...
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Section 31.001 - Title
  This chapter may be cited as the Water Safety Act. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 19