Sec. 61.051. DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY CERTAIN WILDLIFE RESOURCES. (a) The department shall conduct scientific studies and investigations of all species of game animals, game birds, and aquatic animal life to determine:
(1) supply;
(2) economic value;
(3) environments;
(4) breeding habits;
(5) sex ratios; and
(6) effects of any factors or conditions causing increases or decreases in supply.
(b) The studies and investigations may be made periodically or continuously.
(c) The commission shall make findings of fact based on the studies and investigations of the department.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 75, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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