HB 409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks and certain hunting and fishing license fees for resident first responders.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 426 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the release of deer by certain deer breeder facilities to a low-fenced site.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 432 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a deer breeding facility affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 559 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 1631 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the requirements for an application for a permit to manage wildlife and exotic animals from aircraft; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the taking of unbanded pen-reared pheasant and quail by certain landowners.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the duration of a special open hunting season for game animals and certain game birds restricted to persons under 17 years old.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 2040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to notice prohibiting hunting on or over certain submerged land.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2412 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to bag and length limits for certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2724 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the removal and disposal of abandoned fishing devices and the seizure and disposition of unlawful fishing devices.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3081 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of digital tags for the taking of certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that certain persons taking oysters on a licensed commercial oyster boat obtain a commercial fisherman's license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the sale and purchase of certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report on the water level of Falcon Lake in Zapata and Starr Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the removal and disposal of abandoned fishing devices and the seizure and disposition of unlawful fishing devices.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that certain persons taking oysters on a licensed commercial oyster boat obtain a commercial fisherman's license.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1057 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duration of a special open hunting season restricted to persons under 17 years old.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for certain volunteer firefighters.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for certain licenses and permits issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the regulation of bow fishing.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 376 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a deer breeding facility affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 406 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to organ donor registration information when applying for a hunting or fishing license on the Internet.
House: Public Health Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to verification of hunting and fishing license information.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 661 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the release of deer by certain deer breeding facilities to low-fenced acreage.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 972 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to repealing the authority of a county to regulate hunting with bows and arrows in certain subdivisions.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to notice of inspections of certain deer facilities by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of commercial catfish fishing on Falcon Lake.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the sale and taking of sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell, including the use of funds collected from the sale of those materials and the taking of those materials from the San Jacinto River and its tributaries.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2038 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to certain offenses relating to disturbing or taking marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell or disturbing oyster beds or fishing waters; increasing the criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a Class C menhaden boat license; imposing a fee; requiring a license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authorization of a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 457 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to registration as an organ donor and a voluntary contribution to the organ donor registry when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authorization of a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 810 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to release sites for breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the game animal meat safety task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2025 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the expiration date of hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, permits, or tags.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 83 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
HB 485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for game wardens.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 904 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the issuance of a permit to host a charity hunt outside the regular hunting season; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the commercial license buyback account managed by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1771 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of the Canadian River in Potter County.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1891 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2013 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for volunteer firefighters.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an authorization to trap, transport, and transplant certain white-tailed deer between certain sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by use of microchip implants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs using a hot air balloon.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3535 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a hot air balloon.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3745 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the uses of the lifetime license endowment account by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 720 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to rules regarding the carcasses of certain birds or animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 722 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1720 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by use of microchip implants.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the expiration date of hunting and fishing licenses.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1957 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program to reduce the cost of hunting and fishing licenses for nonresidents.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2017 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring an occupational license and authorizing a fee for certain nonresident persons.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 216 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 118 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
HB 206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for a fishing license for residents of this state who are at least 65 years of age.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Postponed
HB 508 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 712 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for Firearms and Firearm supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the requirements of certain minors applying for a hunting or fishing license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 965 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1501 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study concerning the presence and effects of plastic microbeads in water in the state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1579 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a bag limit exemption for certain participants in certain fishing tournaments in Chambers, Jefferson, Galveston, Hardin, Newton, and Orange Counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2471 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the period during which breeder deer may be transferred for release.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3335 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the regulation of oyster resources.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 3649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3968 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 4064 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to restrictions applicable to young hunters of white-tailed deer during a special open season.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HJR 61 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HR 1605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and urging Congress to take action to end illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in our sovereign waters.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
SB 228 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 379 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1181 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's noncommercial hunting and fishing license systems.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of hunting license fees to help feed hungry Texans.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SJR 22 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 263 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to combination resident hunting and fishing licenses for military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to information contained on a personal identification certificate, driver's license, and commercial driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 401 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the discharge of a firearm or fishing with certain archery equipment in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream in certain counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of a school.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
HB 840 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 852 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to public notice by the Parks and Wildlife Department of consumption advisories for mercury contamination in certain aquatic and terrestrial animals, including fish, crustaceans, and molluscan shellfish.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1142 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a public school elective course on firearm safety, training, and history.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1179 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of restitution for the taking of wildlife resources without the property owner's consent.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1368 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1533 83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1615 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the duration of a deer breeder's permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1616 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to allowing a deer breeder to transfer and sell for processing as venison certain breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1718 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1817 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to authorizing a change in the fee for a hunter education course.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1818 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the disposition of confiscated game, animal parts, and animal products.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1903 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the allocation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1937 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to exempting residents who are at least 65 years of age from paying certain parks and wildlife fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2092 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for regulating deer breeding from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to exotic, nongame, and dangerous wild animals; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2433 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the periods during which breeder deer may be transferred for release.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2434 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to prohibiting the production or distribution of certain records of field trials or the process of hunting or catching wildlife; providing a civil remedy and creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2469 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 2649 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the punishment for violating certain rules or permit terms under a permit to trap, transport, and transplant certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2659 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to mule deer management permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2993 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the creation of a game animal meat safety task force.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish in accordance with state law.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
HR 2676 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and to the conservation of Texas marine resources.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to combination resident hunting and fishing licenses for military personnel.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 373 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to indexing fees charged for certain nonresident hunting and fishing licenses to fees charged for certain resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a 14-day general hunting license for non-residents; imposing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the expiration date of hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, permits, or tags.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 572 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating an offense.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 797 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to residency requirements for a hunting license.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 798 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to residency requirements for a hunting license.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 820 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 964 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 982 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1228 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1400 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the municipal and county regulation of air guns.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1412 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the periods during which breeder deer may be transferred for release.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 1441 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to mule deer management permits.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for regulating deer breeding from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
HR 28 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and to the conservation of Texas marine resources.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SR 71 83-1 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Expressing commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing.
Reported enrolled
HB 535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to allowing a deer breeder to transfer and sell for processing as venison certain breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the duration of a deer breeder's permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 550 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an exemption to the requirement for a fishing license for residents of a certain age.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 716 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a helicopter.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 757 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 790 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuing issuance of freshwater fishing stamps by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to creating an offense for the trapping of wild deer by a deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 957 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of mule deer; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 1025 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the trapping and transport of surplus white-tailed deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 1080 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an exemption for active duty personnel and certain veterans from the requirement to complete the live firing portion of a hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1322 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, ConnieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession of fish in the tidal water of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1408 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to combination resident hunting and fishing licenses for military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
HB 1501 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to a landowner's exemption from the requirement to have a hunting license for hunting on the landowner's property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1788 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to capturing reptiles and amphibians by nonlethal means; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1806 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to fishing tournament fraud; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2189 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of handfishing.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain firearms, hunting equipment, ammunition, and firearm or hunting accessories for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3775 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to deer breeder operations; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3776 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3778 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the destruction of deer covered by a deer breeder permit or deer management permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3779 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to licensing of deer breeder operations; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3808 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to fishing with certain archery equipment in certain counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HCR 98 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the safe and effective use of high-powered air rifles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 275 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain exceptions to the prohibition on hunting from a public road or right-of-way.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 390 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the continuing issuance of freshwater fishing stamps by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 460 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of mule deer; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 498 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the trapping and transport of surplus white-tailed deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 506 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to consumption advisories for mercury contamination in fish, crustaceans, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic and terrestrial animals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 588 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 897 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to fishing tournament fraud; providing penalties.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain firearms, hunting equipment, ammunition, and firearm or hunting accessories for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1435 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession of fish in the tidal water of this state.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 455 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to creating an offense for the trapping of wild deer by a deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 836 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to hunting of feral hogs by helicopter.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Posting rule suspended
HB 918 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to general fishing license fees for residents 65 years old or over.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 968 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1500 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to certain exceptions to the prohibition on hunting from a public road or right-of-way.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1595 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1805 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who have certain documented disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2321 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to lifetime licenses for hunting and fishing.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
HB 2671 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the requirement to keep records of game bird or animal carcasses placed in a cold storage or processing facility.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2680 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, and fish; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3079 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the sale or purchase of certain parts of game animals or birds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3117 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3391 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3617 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the approval of a biologist for a permit to trap, transport, and process deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3977 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the capture and transport of certain deer; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 4593 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the marketing of shrimp and aquaculture products.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HJR 20 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SB 1010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1121 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al.
Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, and fish; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1122 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al.
Relating to the requirement to keep records of game bird or animal carcasses placed in a cold storage or processing facility.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1214 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to consumption advisories for mercury contamination in fish, crustaceans, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic and terrestrial animals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1583 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to the trapping and transport of surplus white-tailed deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1585 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the approval of a biologist for a permit to trap, transport, and process deer.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 2333 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the marketing of shrimp and aquaculture products.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 145 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 152 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain current or former military personnel from the hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 308 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who are legally blind.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 636 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to using a boat or other floating device to hunt along certain parts of Big Sandy Creek in Wood County.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 687 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the application of the general fishing license requirement to residents 65 years of age or older.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 751 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to general fishing license fees for residents 65 years old or over.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 971 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1307 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to an interim study concerning the breeding of white-tailed and mule deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1308 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to deer breeding operations; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1309 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the possession or transportation of certain snakes that are not indigenous to this country; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1310 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the wasting of certain game, alligators, and shellfish; imposing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1334 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the use of crossbows by certain individuals.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2130 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain members of the armed forces.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2414 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to hunting from public roads or rights-of-way.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2643 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to exempting certain military personnel from the hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 3134 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the applicability of the offense of criminal trespass in certain situations involving hunting.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 3523 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to hunting licenses for nonresidents who own real property in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3765 80-0 (2007)
Author: O'Day, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the taking or unloading of fish in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3844 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the discharge of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of navigable rivers or streams in certain counties; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3845 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3847 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a pilot project to conserve threatened and endangered species and habitat.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3856 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to an optional checkoff fee on fishing licenses for the benefit of the Texas Water Trust.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3910 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to warning signs for fish and shellfish consumption advisories or bans.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 70 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to hunt, fish, and otherwise enjoy reasonable access to certain natural resources and the right to enjoy clean air and water.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SB 316 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a state-issued license if the applicant for the license makes a false statement or misrepresentation or refuses to provide information; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 573 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an interim study concerning the breeding of white-tailed and mule deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 574 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to deer breeding operations; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 775 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's hunting and fishing license systems.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 869 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1669 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to revenue generated from and uses of public hunting lands and wildlife management areas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 169 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 185 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to the use and placement of certain hunting blinds and wildlife feeders.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 342 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 391 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to computer-assisted hunting from remote locations; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 505 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across a property line; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 506 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to hunting on or over certain submerged land; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 552 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain military personnel from the hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 560 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the placement of traps, deer stands, hunting blinds, wildlife feeders, and other hunting devices.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 883 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the disposition of abandoned watercraft and the construction of, and donation of materials for, artificial reefs.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 931 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to stamps for migratory and upland game bird hunting.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 1076 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crabb, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to waiving hunting and fishing license fees for certain military personnel.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1291 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to authorizing the issuance of not more than $10 million in revenue bonds for the purchase and retirement of certain commercial fishing, shrimping, and crabbing licenses.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1292 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1303 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mercury contamination in fish and shellfish.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1352 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the state policy on fish and wildlife management and hunting and fishing.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1703 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the hunting of certain wounded or dangerous wildlife.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 1959 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the hunting of deer with dogs and the taking of wildlife resources without the consent of the landowner; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2024 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to hunter education.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2026 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the recovery of certain enforcement-related costs and to the taking and possession of certain wildlife or eggs, including requirements related to taxidermy and tanning and to harmful aquatic plants; imposing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2027 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2029 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to commercial bay shrimping boat licenses, commercial bay shrimp boat licenses, and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2032 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the expansion of the operation game thief program to include certain other violations of law.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2037 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the seizure and disposition of property for the offense of hunting or fishing without landowner consent.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2230 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to fees paid by persons 65 years of age or older for certain hunting and fishing privileges.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2356 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to a person's taking of certain dangerous alligators.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 2648 79-0 (2005)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to hunting licenses for certain nonresident landowners.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2940 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to stamps for migratory and upland game bird hunting; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
HB 3024 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the sale of fish collected from certain private property.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3144 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a prohibition on hunting on certain parts of Big Sandy Creek in Wood County; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3201 79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the Texas Shrimp Marketing fund.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 3204 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Shrimp Marketing Assistance Program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken in committee
HB 3309 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a violation of the suspension, refusal, or revocation of a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3572 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the possession of certain dangerous wild animals by a licensed trapper.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 101 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to clean air and water and to enjoy reasonable access to certain natural resources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HR 2212 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027.
Reported enrolled
SB 379 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of not more than $10 million in revenue bonds for the purchase and retirement of certain commercial fishing, shrimping, and crabbing licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
SB 380 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to commercial bay shrimping boat licenses, commercial bay shrimp boat licenses, and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
SB 455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the use of abandoned watercraft as part of artificial reefs and the construction of, and donation of materials for, artificial reefs.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1192 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to stamps for migratory and upland game bird hunting; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1288 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the duration of a hunting or fishing license, stamp, tag, or permit and to the fees paid by veterans for certain hunting or fishing licenses, stamps, tags, or permits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SR 1072 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027.
Reported enrolled
HB 298 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to prohibiting the disclosure of personal customer information by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 324 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the application of fishing and hunting license requirements to a person at least 70 years of age.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 408 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the liability of landowners for certain uses of their land.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 553 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 815 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's taking of depredating feral hogs.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1414 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to commercial fishing of catfish in Toledo Bend Reservoir.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1529 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the inspection of wildlife resources and devices used to catch or hunt wildlife resources and to the cold storage of game animals.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1989 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to hunting and fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a penalty.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2159 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2470 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to buyback programs of commercial licenses for certain aquatic animals and the promotion and marketing of the shrimp industry in this state and to funding those activities.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2719 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mercury contamination in fish and shellfish.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2785 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the promotion and marketing of the shrimp industry of this state, the funding of those activities, and certain health and safety requirements for shrimp for human consumption.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture
HB 2900 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the fee charged for a nonresident fishing license.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 2965 78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the use of state land for public hunting.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3003 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the management, use, and information about state facilities, real property, and other property.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3058 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to requiring state agencies to lease excess land for hunting, fishing, or agricultural purposes.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
HB 3442 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain expenditures, charges, and other financial matters of certain governmental entities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 236 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to a landowner's taking of depredating feral hogs.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 456 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain commercial boats and equipment used for taking or producing fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 607 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to abandoned crab traps.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 608 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the creation of resident and nonresident fishing guide licenses.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 937 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the promotion of the shrimp industry of this state; and providing a source of funding.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture
SB 989 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the inspection of wildlife resources and devices used to catch or hunt wildlife resources; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1344 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to funding license buyback programs of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1710 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibition of commercial finfishing, crabbing, and shrimping in certain Texas bays and related waters.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1790 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain live bait in saltwater fishing; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1837 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to hunting and fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SCR 41 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and Texas Water Development Board to exclude consideration of recreational fishing restrictions in any study of Texas bays and estuaries.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SJR 23 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain commercial boats and equipment used for taking or producing fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 247 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use by a person of stored water on certain property of the person.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 937 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to limiting the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to close an area of coastal water to shrimping.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1157 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the counties covered by the landowner's consent-to-hunt law.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1208 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to exempting landowners from the requirement of obtaining a hunting license to hunt certain animals on the landowners' property.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1482 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain exemptions from fishing license fee requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1778 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to the provisions of the hunter education program.
House: State Recreational Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1789 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for certain disabled veterans.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1915 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to have a fishing license for certain mentally retarded persons.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1954 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the regulation and promotion of the oyster industry in this state.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2551 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used primarily in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life as food for human consumption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2608 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the protection of bats; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2615 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the timing of public hearings by the Parks and Wildlife Department that affect commercial fishing activities.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2710 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to regulation and management of deer; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 2919 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the use of certain commercial fishing gear in the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3166 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to recreational fishing limits for certain species on the Toledo Bend Reservoir and Sabine River; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3209 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to penalties for commercial shrimp boat violations.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3302 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to a moratorium on the regulation of shrimping by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3337 77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the creation of a net fishing season for certain freshwater fish.
House: State Recreational Resources
Subcommittee members named
HB 3482 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to crab traps used in the public water of this state and to removal requirements for abandoned crab traps.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HCR 205 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Memorializing Congress to repeal the regulation relating to the three-shell limit and the magazine plug requirement contained in Title 50 C.F.R. 20.21.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HCR 320 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 247.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 14 77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, Barry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HJR 80 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used primarily in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life as food for human consumption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 446 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 810 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a moratorium on the regulation of shrimping by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 858 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the regulation and promotion of the oyster industry in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 953 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the duration of a hunting or fishing license, stamp, tag, or permit.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1194 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the protection of bats; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1401 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1410 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to crab traps used in the public water of this state and to removal requirements for abandoned crab traps.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SCR 28 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Robert
Memorializing Congress to repeal the regulation relating to the three-shell limit and the magazine plug requirement contained in Title 50 C.F.R. 20.21.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SJR 18 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 11 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the hunting of turkeys.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 687 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 857 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to allowing for release and recapture of pen-reared game birds for training hunting dogs; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Postponed
HB 979 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the expiration dates of hunting and fishing licenses.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1555 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to an exception to the game bird breeder's license requirement.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1596 76-0 (1999)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain exemptions from hunting or fishing license fee requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1789 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the use of stored water for wildlife management on a person's property.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1828 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, WayneSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the enforcement of certain poaching laws by a justice court.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1947 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to allowing a landowner to take a depredating fur-bearing animal without a hunting or trapping license.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2303 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the penalty for possession of a live game animal.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2526 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the penalties for poaching.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2973 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to regulating the taking of coyotes as fur-bearing animals.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3080 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to liability of volunteers in certain hunting activities.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 3144 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the land application of municipal sewage sludge.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3198 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to access to a lake or pond surrounded by privately owned land; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3311 76-0 (1999)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to allowing crossbows to be used for hunting during archery season.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3507 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to certain exemptions from hunting or fishing license fee requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3791 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to fishing tournament permits; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HJR 81 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 133 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the offense of retaining of lightning whelks caught in shrimp trawls.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1302 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to withhold licenses and permits and to confiscate certain products.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1303 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to establish a limited entry license management program.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 773 75-0 (1997)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to vessels and obstructions in fish passes.
House: State Recreational Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1335 75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to fishing license exemptions.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1452 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to poaching; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1941 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to poaching; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2171 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to an exemption from the requirement of a hunting license for a person who hunts feral hogs on land the person owns.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2983 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to game breeders and game breeders' permits and licenses; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
SB 326 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to vessels and obstructions in fish passes.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 920 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the regulation of certain commercial crab fishing.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Point of order sustained
SB 1570 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the hunting, taking, or killing of certain endangered species.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 218 74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to granting limited law enforcement authority to special agents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 239 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to controlled killing of, or attempting to injure, certain uses of, and possession of certain dangerous wild animals; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 399 74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of an exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 537 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the application of the law regarding hunting or target shooting on land owned by another.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 670 74-0 (1995)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to permitting competitive hunting dog events on certain state-controlled property.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1070 74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to an affirmative defense for certain motor vehicle operators charged with illegal possession of a deer carcass.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1384 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the purchase and sale of certain fish taken from fresh water in certain counties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1390 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to requiring a quail stamp for hunting quail; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
HB 1841 74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a license management program for certain commercial fishing.
House: State Recreational Resources
Coauthor Authorized
HB 2102 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the use of numbered tags on certain fishing lines used in public waters.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 2131 74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public hunt drawings.
House: State Recreational Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2182 74-0 (1995)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to use of funds in the operation game thief fund and membership of the Operation Game Thief Committee.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2488 74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to recreational easements retained by the Lower Colorado River Authority after the sale of land.
House: Land and Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3075 74-0 (1995)
Author: Siebert, BillSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to definition, sale, and purchase of certain fish.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HJR 35 74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 16 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to requiring a quail stamp for hunting quail; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 97 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to controlled killing of, attempting to injure, certain uses of, and possession of certain dangerous wild animals; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 733 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to regulating the taking, purchase, and sale of certain fish.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 750 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the creation of a license management program for certain commercial fishing.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 814 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the requirement of commercial licenses to catch, unload, and sell aquatic products.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 825 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of a license management program for certain commercial fishing.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 911 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of numbered tags on certain fishing lines used in public waters.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1106 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the management of wildlife resources; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
SB 1152 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the hunting, taking, or killing of certain endangered species; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 1243 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to hunting mule deer in Hardeman County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1246 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to quail hunting in Cottle County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1247 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to quail hunting in Hardeman County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1377 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to recreational easements retained by the Lower Colorado River Authority after the sale of land.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1522 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to quail hunting in Wilbarger County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1523 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to quail hunting in Foard County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 79 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from certain hunting stamp requirements.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
HB 286 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the deer season and the authority of counties to set deer limitations; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Left pending in committee
HB 578 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to requirements and conditions for, and exemptions from certain hunting or fishing licenses or stamps.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 608 73-0 (1993)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the ownership, recovery, theft, and taxation of exotic livestock and exotic fowl, and to control of disease in exotic fowl; providing criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 716 73-0 (1993)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to bounties for certain predatory animals.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 809 73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the issuance and use of trophy fish tags.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to subcommittee
HB 852 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a stamp requirement to hunt upland game birds; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 890 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the agency responsible for regulation of shellfish harvesting in polluted areas.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
HB 964 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to improving the health and welfare of persons fishing in certain watercourses after which famous battlefields of the Texas Revolution have been named in counties with a population of more than 2.4 million.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1228 73-0 (1993)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from certain hunting stamp requirements.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
HB 1342 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to freshwater fishing contests; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1360 73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1417 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bomer, EltonSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to hunting, wildlife management, and wildlife management areas.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1455 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, JerrySponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the hunter education program.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1635 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to authorization for Parks and Wildlife to receive fines for failure to appear and to the donation of seized aquatic life and wildlife; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1706 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the purchase and sale of certain fish taken from fresh water in certain counties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2024 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the offense of harassment of hunters, trappers, and fisherman.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2028 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether a person possesses a wildlife resource in violation of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2037 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the requirement for a muzzleloader hunting stamp.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 2052 73-0 (1993)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to licensing for the sale and purchase of mussels and clams; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2463 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to reporting requirements of farm-raised aquatic products.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2556 73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to regulating the taking of crab, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic life; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2765 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the disposition of game killed illegally within city limits.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2805 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to hunting in state parks.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
HJR 67 73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
SB 179 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to hunting in state parks.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 440 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the Parks and Wildlife Department's enforcement powers, the seizure and disposal of certain aquatic life and wildlife, and the deposition of fines.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 521 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the requirement for a muzzleloader hunting stamp; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 556 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to regulating the taking of crab, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic life; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 569 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the managment and control of feral hogs.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 583 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of mountain lion in the definition of game animals.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 920 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Seafood Marketing Program and to the dedication of certain revenue.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 971 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Bomer, Elton
Relating to the designation of wildlife management areas and to the issuance of wildlife management association area hunting lease licenses.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1274 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether a person possesses a wildlife resource in violation of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1415 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Cook, John
Relating to the creation of a game sanctuary along the Brazos River in Palo Pinto and Parker counties; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 446 72-0 (1991)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the possession and use of certain nets and seines for taking finfish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1395 72-0 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the exemption from property taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1424 72-0 (1991)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an exemption from fishing license fees for handicapped persons.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1425 72-0 (1991)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the identification of crab traps.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1427 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to a hunter education program.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 1448 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of the harvesting of and to research programs concerning oysters and shrimp.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1449 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to a nonresidency licensing requirement for hunting turkeys during the spring turkey hunting season.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 1619 72-0 (1991)
Author: Fleuriet, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to bait bays.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1668 72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the regulation of alligator hunters or buyers.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1748 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to a stamp requirement to hunt turkeys; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1769 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a hunting lease license required for property leased for hunting purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1772 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the hunting of pen-reared birds on a private bird hunting area.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1774 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the form and issuance of certain fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1966 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the confiscation and disposition of certain vessels used to commit certain fishing offenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2194 72-0 (1991)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale of protected game fish species; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2195 72-0 (1991)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the seizure and disposition of illegal fishing devices.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2435 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to hunting within the boundaries of a municipality.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2494 72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, JimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to commercial fishing and the wholesale retail fish businesses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2525 72-0 (1991)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the issuance of resident hunting licenses; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 60 72-0 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, and other marine life.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 392 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the opening day of deer season.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 744 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to nonresidency licensing requirement for hunting turkeys during the spring turkey hunting season.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 745 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate hunting on public waters for safety purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 748 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of the harvesting of and to research programs concerning oysters and shrimp.
Senate: Natural Resources
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
SB 833 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to night hunting in Dimmit County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1062 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to a stamp requirement to hunt turkeys; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1227 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to an exemption for certain exercises from the field trial permit and private bird area hunting license requirements of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SB 1463 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to regulating the taking of crab, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic life; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1482 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the possession and use of certain nets and seines for taking finfish.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 233 72-1 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the sale and purchase of certain fish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 91 72-2 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to commercial fishing and the wholesale and retail fish businesses.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 60 72-2 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to commercial fishing and the wholesale and retail fish businesses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SCR 10 72-2 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department, before adopting rules to implement House Bill 2494, to study its impact on the Texas commercial seafood industry and submit a report of its findings to the 73rd Legislature.
Senate: Administration
Received from the Senate
HB 25 71-0 (1989)
Author: Clemons, Billy | et. al.Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the issuance of a fishing license to certain mentally disabled persons.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 62 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of a fishing license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 106 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain tropical fish as harmful.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 464 71-0 (1989)
Author: Arnold, BillSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the necessity of a fishing license on certain days.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 734 71-0 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to exemptions from the requirement of obtaining a fishing license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1229 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to certain unlawful methods of taking game and fish; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1301 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the sale and purchase of redfish.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1327 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to exempting triploid grass carp from being designated as harmful tropical fish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1409 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the possession of certain fishing devices in or on public water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1821 71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the imposition of a fee on oysters sold by commercial fishermen; providing civil penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/90
HB 1830 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the exemption from property taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1971 71-0 (1989)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the exemption of the collecting of live reptiles and amphibians from restrictions on hunting from vehicles.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2001 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the requirement of written consent to hunt or target shoot in a county with a population of 125,000 or more.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 2275 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the control of exotic fish and the promotion of aquaculture.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2339 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the promotion and regulation of the fish farming industry; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 3079 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the penalties for violations of commercial fishing license requirements under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3080 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to permits to control certain depredating animals and manage certain wildlife from aircraft; increased penalties for the prohibited use of aircraft, and seizure and sale of aircraft, vehicles, and guns....
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 3082 71-0 (1989)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the use of certain automatic fishing devices on Lake Wright Patman in Bowie County; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 3085 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the regulation of hunting leases, private bird hunting areas, and field trial areas.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HJR 66 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, and other marine life.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 609 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the possession of certain fishing devices in or on public water; creating offenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 758 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Relating to the sale and purchase of redfish.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1140 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to a commercial fisheries marketing council in the agriculture department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1144 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the exemption of the collecting of live reptiles and amphibians from restrictions on hunting from vehicles.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 1294 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to exempting triploid grass carp from being designated as harmful tropical fish.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1507 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the promotion and regulation of the fish farming industry and to the introduction of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants into public water; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1696 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to permits to control certain predator animals and manage certain wildlife from aircraft; increased penalties for the prohibited use of aircraft, and seizure and sale of aircraft ......
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1704 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the penalties for violations of commercial fishing license requirements under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1734 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the regulation of hunting leases, private bird hunting areas, and field trial areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left as pending business in comm.
SR 655 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to study hunting licenses and seasons.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
SR 775 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Creating the Texas Aquatic Product Advisory Commission.
Read & adopted
HB 72 71-1 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the creation of fish and marine habitat in the area in Cameron County known as Bahia Grande.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 28 71-1 (1989)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the creation of fish and marine habitat in the area in Cameron County known as Bahia Grande.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days--10/18/89
HB 88 71-2 (1989)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the definition of pen-reared birds.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 110 71-3 (1990)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the possession of certain fishing devices in or on certain public waters.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 15 71-3 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the promotion, regulation, and coordination of aquaculture and the fish farming industry; making appropriations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 16 71-3 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definition of certain birds and animals for purposes of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 44 71-3 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a commercial fisheries marketing council in the agriculture department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 64 71-3 (1990)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the possession of certain fishing devices in or on certain public waters.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 155 71-4 (1990)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 7 71-4 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 43 71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the promotion, regulation, and coordination of aquaculture and the fish farming industry; making appropriations.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 50 71-4 (1990)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the possession of certain fishing devices in or on certain public waters.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 69 71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a commercial fisheries marketing council in the agriculture department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 26 71-5 (1990)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 11 71-5 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the promotion, regulation, and coordination of aquaculture and the fish farming industry; making appropriations.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 12 71-5 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a commercial fisheries marketing council in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 27 71-5 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 60 71-6 (1990)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 24 71-6 (1990)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 62 71-6 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the promotion, regulation, and coordination of aquaculture and the fish farming industry; making appropriations.
Senate: Economic Development
Received from the Senate
SB 66 71-6 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a commercial fisheries marketing council in the agriculture department.
Senate: Economic Development
Received from the Senate
HB 54 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to exemptions to fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 136 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to exemptions to fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 159 70-0 (1987)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to a hunter safety training program.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 320 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the hunting of exotic animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 397 70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to prohibiting the use of steel-jawed leghold traps in certain counties; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1195 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the manner of payment of certain rewards under the operation game thief program.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1212 70-0 (1987)
Author: Arnold, Bill
Relating to the necessity of a fishing license on certain days.
House: Environmental Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1231 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the sale and purchase of certain fish.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1262 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to nonresident hunting licenses and to the animals that may be taken under those licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1263 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to control of protected wildlife to prevent damage to agricultural, horticultural, or agricultural interests or to protect public safety.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1315 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the confiscation and disposition of certain aquatic life.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1330 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the release of turkeys; creating an offense.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1746 70-0 (1987)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to certain licenses and license fees required by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1747 70-0 (1987)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to recovery by the state for the value of certain fish, shellfish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, or animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1801 70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to a temporary nonresident hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1811 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the penalty for violating daily catch and retention limits for red drum and speckled sea trout.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1812 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting the purchase and sale of snook, tarpon, and striped bass; creating an offense.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1864 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the regulation of vessels operating in the fishery conservation zone that land fish in this state.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1865 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the offense of failing to keep cash sale tickets or failing to have cash sale tickets available for inspection by employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1878 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to a temporary nonresident hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 2050 70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to hunting a golden eagle or Mexican brown eagle.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2101 70-0 (1987)
Author: Roberts, TedSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to taking or attempting to take fish by the use of nets in certain canals or other artificial or man-made waterways; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2172 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the regulation of wildlife in certain counties and to the application of the Wildlife Conservation Act of 1983.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 2263 70-0 (1987)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2521 70-0 (1987)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the purchase, sale, or bartering of raptors.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2522 70-0 (1987)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to licensure requirements of nonresident falconers to hunt in this state.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 13 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Harris, Jack
Relating to exemptions from fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 45 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Coastal and Marine Council and its administration, powers, and duties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 49 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to exemptions to fishing licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 54 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to exemptions to fishing licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 56 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the hunting of exotic animals.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
SB 111 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the inspection of aquatic products by employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department at certain places of business and in possession of commercial fisherman at certain times.
Effective immediately
SB 180 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Waterfield, Richard
Relating to the definition of game animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 375 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to prohibiting the use of steel-jawed leghold traps in certain counties; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 504 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to a hunter education program: providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 676 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to a temporary nonresident hunting license.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SB 911 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the offense of failing to keep cash sale tickets or failing to have cash sale tickets available for inspection by employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 912 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the regulation of vessels operating in the exclusive economic zone that land fish, shrimp, crabs, or other aquatic organisms in this state.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 979 70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the penalty for violating daily catch and retention limits for red drum and speckled sea trout.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 980 70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting the purchase and sale of snook, tarpon, and striped bass; creating an offense.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 997 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to hunting the golden eagle or the Mexican brown eagle.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 999 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to recovery by the state of the value of certain fish, shellfish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and animals
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1178 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to nonresident hunting licenses and to the animals that may be taken under those licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 1252 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the right of landowners to lease adjacent state-owned riparian land on the Canadian River in Hutchison and Roberts counties and providing for hunting thereon and its regulation by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1309 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the employment of off-duty officers to monitor the taking of shellfish from polluted areas.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 182 69-0 (1985)
Author: Short, Alex
Relating to a nonresident general commercial fisherman's license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 261 69-0 (1985)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to reimbursement to the state for certain violations of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 314 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the requirement to acquire a resident hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 572 69-0 (1985)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the sale of private fresh water and to the protection of fish in that water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 588 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the fee for a commercial oyster dredge license, to exemptions from an oyster dredge license requirement, and to penalties for violations of certain laws relating to oysters and shellfish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 589 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the amount and disposition of fees collected for a retail fish dealer's license and a retail dealer's truck license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 596 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the continuation of the office of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Compact Commissioner for Texas and to notice of commission meetings.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
HB 862 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the exemption from property taxation of certain property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1134 69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to regulating the taking, possession, purchase, and sale of oysters and shrimp, to research program concerning oysters and shrimp, and to fees for certain shrimp licenses; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1158 69-0 (1985)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals in Edwards County; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1591 69-0 (1985)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to predator control from aircraft in Brooks, Kenedy, and Willacy counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1656 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to prohibiting activities that interfere with the lawful hunting or catching of wildlife; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1910 69-0 (1985)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the regulation of freshwater fishing tournaments; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1924 69-0 (1985)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to a hunter safety training program.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2122 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the types of products for which a commodity producers board may be certified.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 2185 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to state policy and objectives for management of the state's oyster and other molluscan shellfish resources; to the rental and acreage for location of private oyster beds; to theft from and damage to private oyster beds; to fees and permits for taking oysters and other molluscan shellfish; to the minimum size, open areas, use of dredges and legal time for harvest of oysters and molluscan shellfish; to the designation of prohibited areas; to taking and transplanting of shellfish from prohibited areas; and to the licenses for wholesaling, sale and transport of oysters and molluscan shellfish; and to the penalties for violation of the oyster management and related public health provisions.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2327 69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to prohibiting the use of steel-jawed leghold traps; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2363 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to regulation of transportation of and commerce in fish and other edible marine products.
House: Environmental Affairs
Companion document considered in lieu
HB 2380 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to predator control from aircraft in Travis County.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2463 69-0 (1985)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HJR 48 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption of boats and other property used in commercial fishing from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
SB 279 69-0 (1985)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the regulation of freshwater fishing tournaments; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 609 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to regulating the taking, possession, purchase, and sale of oysters and shrimp, to research programs concerning oysters and shrimp, and to fees for certain shrimp licenses; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 706 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to permit requirements for conducting certain fishing tournaments and to the disposition of permit fees; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Record vote
SB 730 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals in Edwards County; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 731 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to wild axis deer in Kendall County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 791 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to requirement for a saltwater sportfishing stamp and to a freshwater trout stamp, to fees for those stamps, and to disposition and use of receipts; making appropriations; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 823 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to closing public water to the taking of aquatic life for sale or for human consumption; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 980 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to regulation of transportation of and commerce in fish and other edible marine products and to records of convictions and their use; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 999 69-0 (1985)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to prohibiting activities that interfere with the lawful hunting or catching of wildlife; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1072 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the food products meeting the definition of an agricultural commodity and to the producers thereof, and to authorized activities of a Commodity Producers Board.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1299 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to approved activities under the shellfish culture license, and to the use of state submerged lands as culture sites for growing brood stock, producing seed stock, setting spats, and grow out; and to the development of regulations to protect the public health and safety in the transplanting, harvest, handling and sale of cultured shellfish.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SB 1417 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and operations of the Texas Commercial Fishing Craft Insurance Association.
Senate: Economic Development
Postponed in committee
HB 30 69-2 (1986)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 54 69-2 (1986)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to a nonresident temporary small game hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 20 69-3 (1986)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 34 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to exempting military personnel from fishing license requirements.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 320 68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the possession or use of shotgun shells containing lead shot while hunting, taking, or possessing certain waterfowl.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 324 68-0 (1983)
Author: Short, Alex
Relating to a nonresident general commercial fisherman's license.
House: Environmental Affairs
See remarks
HB 379 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to the quail season in Van Zandt County.
House: Environmental Affairs
See remarks
HB 472 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to the taking and possession of squirrels in Upshur County.
House: Environmental Affairs
See remarks
HB 485 68-0 (1983)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the sale of private fresh water and to the protection of fish in that water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 488 68-0 (1983)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use of hand-drawn seines in coastal water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 495 68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to exempting commercial fishing boats and equipment from taxation as implements of husbandry.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 501 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to landowner consent for hunting or engaging in target shooting in certain counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 663 68-0 (1983)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the management of game management areas by the Parks and Wildlife Department, and to licenses to take, purchase, or sell fur-bearing animals issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department to a nonresident.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 792 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to taking shrimp in major bays of inside water for noncommercial purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 880 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whaley, Foster
Relating to the hunting of quail in Childress County.
House: Environmental Affairs
See remarks
HB 926 68-0 (1983)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the exemption of fish produced on fish farms from property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 961 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to commercial shrimping.
House: Environmental Affairs
See remarks
HB 1064 68-0 (1983)
Author: Agnich, FredSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the establishment and use of the special nongame and endangered species conservation fund.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1160 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to providing a nonresident spring turkey license fee.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1321 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, DonSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to penalties for violation of shrimping laws.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Record vote
HB 1376 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to possession limits for red drum and speckled sea trout, to penalties for engaging in business as a commercial finfish fisherman without a license, and to penalties for commercial and noncommercial activities relating to redfish and speckled sea trout.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1390 68-0 (1983)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the issuance of commercial bay shrimp boat licenses and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1403 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to increasing penalties for taking redfish and speckled sea trout and for possessing and using certain nets.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1404 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the exemption from property taxation of certain property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals on a local option basis.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1406 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, BradSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the possession and display of certain documents relating to the origin and status of redfish and speckled sea trout; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1425 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to commercial and noncommercial shrimp limits.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1491 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to catching redfish and speckled sea trout by persons on commercial fishing boats; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1573 68-0 (1983)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the retention of redfish and speckled sea trout by shrimpers and to the application of criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1579 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to requirements for licensed commercial bait-shrimp boat operators to have live-bait facilities on board their vessels.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1681 68-0 (1983)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the construction and use of hunting blinds within 300 feet of a public road; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1687 68-0 (1983)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to hunting reptiles.
House: Environmental Affairs
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 1755 68-0 (1983)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to minimum means and methods and retention limits in salt waters of this state, providing reporting and sales procedures and penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2012 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the importation and transportation of redfish and speckled sea trout; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2054 68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the taking of commercial or sports fishing boats, fishing equipment, and aquatic resources; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Testimony taken
HB 2103 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of certain tools by agricultural laborers in commercial farming operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2122 68-0 (1983)
Author: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"
Relating to the establishment of a commercial fishing advisory committee.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2430 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to hunting on or near Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir in Bell County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HJR 51 68-0 (1983)
Author: Madla, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption from taxation of fish-farm products.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HJR 78 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, René
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting boats and other property used in commercial fishing from ad valorem taxation on a local option basis.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HR 241 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, Tip
Honoring Francis W. (Pin) Fowler, Mayor of Krum.
House: Rules and Resolutions
SB 94 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to hunting and fishing and to the conservation of wildlife resources in all counties; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 167 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to exempting commercial fishing boats and equipment from taxation as implements of husbandry.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 174 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the possession or use of shotgun shells containing lead shot while hunting, taking, or possessing certain waterfowl.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 175 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the use of hand-drawn seines in coastal water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 250 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the management of game management areas by the Parks and Wildlife Department, to the execution of any sale or lease by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission, and to licenses to take, purchase, or sell fur-bearing animals issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department to a nonresident.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Rules suspended
SB 678 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the establishment of a commercial fishing advisory committee.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 708 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to an exemption for certain persons from the requirement of possessing a waterfowl stamp.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 785 68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to possession limits for red drum and speckled sea trout, to penalties for engaging in business as a commercial finfish fisherman without a license, and to penalties for commercial and noncommercial activities relating to redfish and speckled sea trout.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 804 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to penalties for violation of shrimping laws.
Senate: Natural Resources
Amended
SB 808 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the retention of redfish and speckled sea trout by shrimpers and to the application of criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 834 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the importation, transportation, and sale of redfish and speckled sea trout; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 859 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to requirements for licensed commercial bait-shrimp boat operators to keep live shrimp and to have live-bait facilities on board their vessels.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken
SB 947 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the possession and display of certain documents relating to the origin and status of redfish and speckled sea trout; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken
SB 1000 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to the requirement for a saltwater sportfishing stamp and to fees; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1022 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to catching redfish and speckled sea trout by persons on commercial fishing boats; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1023 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to increasing penalties for taking redfish and speckled sea trout and for possessing and using certain nets.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1057 68-0 (1983)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to the classification of misdemeanors and felonies and penalties for violations of the Parks and Wildlife Code or a proclamation or regulation of the Parks and Wildlife Commission; providing and changing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1204 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to commercial and noncommercial shrimp limits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1220 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the exemption from property taxation of certain property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals on a local option basis.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1325 68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Repealing a prohibition on the use of certain arrows in archery hunting.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
SB 1399 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to fishing license exemptions for certain persons.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1416 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the theft of certain equipment, resources, and products from commercial or sports fishing boats or from water; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SJR 39 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting boats and other property used in commercial fishing from ad valorem taxation on a local option basis.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 111 67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to the expiration of fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 214 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Wilson, John
Relating to general fishing licenses and sports fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 401 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, ArnoldSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the sale or delivery by commercial bait-shrimp boat operators.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 430 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the definition of a commercial finfish fisherman.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 440 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the labeling and sale of catfish products.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 484 67-0 (1981)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to license requirements for bait dealers.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 556 67-0 (1981)
Author: Tow, RodneySponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the importation of grass carp for release into certain water.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 576 67-0 (1981)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the application of the Parks and Wildlife Code to crayfish.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 675 67-0 (1981)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the protection of nutria and to the taking of nutria pelts.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 682 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the open season for raccoon hunting in Brazoria County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 692 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, LarrySponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the taking and possession of catfish and to catch limits for striped bass.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 693 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, LarrySponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the purchase of freshwater fish by wholesale and retail fish dealers.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 694 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, Larry
Relating to trotline tags and to permits which allow the taking of fish or turtles.
House: Environmental Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 695 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, Larry
Relating to the purchase or sale of flathead catfish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 699 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, Larry
Relating to the exclusion of channel and yellow catfish from the definition of game fish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 716 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the application of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to antlerless deer in Duval County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 740 67-0 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to commercial shrimping.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 741 67-0 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to commercial shrimping.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 828 67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the issuance of commercial bay shrimp boat licenses and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 880 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, Larry
Relating to the minimum size of catfish caught for commercial purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 910 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to predator control from aircraft in Aransas, Calhoun, Jim Wells, and Victoria counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 961 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to shrimping in major bays.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 962 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to commercial fishing of sea bobs.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken
HB 963 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to commercial shrimp season.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken
HB 966 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to commercial bay shrimp operators.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken
HB 972 67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to regulation of the possession of wildlife resources under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 976 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to rewards to persons providing information about game law violations.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 980 67-0 (1981)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the taking and possesion of redfish and speckled sea trout.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1000 67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to sports and commercial activities involving redfish and speckled sea trout; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1130 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to regulation of the possession of wildlife resources under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1218 67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to a requirement that a person hunting migratory game birds possess a migratory game bird stamp.
House: Environmental Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1235 67-0 (1981)
Author: Eikenburg, Frank
Relating to a special nonresident hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1367 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to catch and possession limits for commercial bait-shrimp.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1421 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, GibsonSponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to rewards for persons providing information about game law violators.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1435 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to hunting from vehicles, hunting at night, and selling and purchasing birds and animals, and confiscation procedures.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1448 67-0 (1981)
Author: Emmett, Ed
Relating to commercial shrimping.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 1480 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to landowner consent for hunting in certain counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1540 67-0 (1981)
Author: Reynolds, Jay H.Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to hunting with a light in Dimmit County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1543 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Wilson, John
Relating to the application of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to fish and other aquatic life in Coleto Creek Reservoir in Goliad County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1632 67-0 (1981)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to the duration of the quail season in Kent and Knox Counties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1694 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the taking, propagation, sale and classification of elk.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1732 67-0 (1981)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to fishing license exemptions.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1768 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the approval of proclamation of the Parks and Wildlife Commission by the Commissioners Court of Hays County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Postponed
HB 1769 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the approval of proclamations of the Parks and Wildlife Commission by the Commissioners Court of Blanco County.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken
HB 1831 67-0 (1981)
Author: McBee, Susan GurleySponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the taking, possession, propagation, and transportation, purchase, and sale of fur-bearing animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1845 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to minimum shrimp size restrictions in outside water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1846 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to shrimping in outside waters.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1847 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to extended fishery jurisdiction.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1848 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the general closed shrimp season in outside water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Postponed
HB 1921 67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Relating to the issuance of a commercial fishing boat license and a commercial shrimp boat license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1929 67-0 (1981)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of Houston County to approve proclamations issued by the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
House passage reported
HB 1931 67-0 (1981)
Author: Turner, JimSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the deer season in Cherokee County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2097 67-0 (1981)
Author: Emmett, Ed
Relating to hunting wild animals and birds in certain parts of Harris County.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken
HB 2192 67-0 (1981)
Author: Tow, Rodney
Relating to importation of grass carp for release into the water of Lake Conroe.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2292 67-0 (1981)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the deer season in Chambers County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2293 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the penalties for the hunting and possession of exotic animals in Kerr County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2295 67-0 (1981)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the application of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to Nueces County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2297 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to deer hunting in Marion County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2306 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals in Real County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2308 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to deer hunting in Marion County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2309 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to deer hunting in Cass County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2313 67-0 (1981)
Author: Reynolds, Jay H.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a game sanctuary composed of the state-owned riverbeds in Bee County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2322 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the approval of proclamation of the Parks and Wildlife Commission by the commissioners court of McCulloch County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
HB 2328 67-0 (1981)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to the approval of proclamations of the Parks and Wildlife Commission by the Commissioners' Court in Concho County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2329 67-0 (1981)
Author: Reynolds, Jay H.Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to hunting deer and javelina and to issuing anterless deer permits in McMullen County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2334 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to deer hunting in Marion County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2338 67-0 (1981)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to catching fish and hunting deer in Colorado County.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken
HB 2346 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to deer hunting in Cass County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2351 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to the approval of proclamations of the Parks and Wildlife Commission by the Commissioners Court of Madison County, and to the taking of rough fish in those counties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 2355 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to application of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to aquatic life in Lake Fork Reservoir in Hopkins and Rains Counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 2372 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the hunting of spike deer in Jim Hogg county.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2375 67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Wilson, John
Relating to hunting on and around the Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir in Bell County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2379 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to Morris County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2380 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to wild turkey hunting in Marion County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2382 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the sale of perch in Gillespie County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HR 192 67-0 (1981)
Author: Watson, Ed
Appointing a committee to study problems relating to reports of declining numbers of redfish and speckled sea trout in Texas coastal waters.
House: Environmental Affairs
SB 18 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to hunting in Sea Rim State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 56 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to fishing license exemptions.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 139 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to sports and commercial activities involving redfish, speckled sea trout, and game fish; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 168 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to the duration of the quail season in Kent, Knox, and Stonewall counties; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 250 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to license requirements for bait
dealers.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 276 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, JohnSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the menhaden license; prohibiting electricity-producing devices; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 313 67-0 (1981)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to commercial shrimping in bait bays and nursery areas.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 381 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, JohnSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to regulation of the possession of wildlife resources under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 413 67-0 (1981)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to commercial shrimping, providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 448 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to commercial shrimping for bait.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 508 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to rewards to persons providing information about game law violations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 709 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, JohnSponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to a requirement that a person hunting waterfowl possess a waterfowl stamp and to the disposition and use of fees.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 749 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the issuance of commercial bay shrimp boat licenses and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses and to certain studies and reports.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 762 67-0 (1981)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to regulation of pigeons, doves and shorebirds.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken
SB 790 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the taking of and license requirements for blue crabs and oysters.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 796 67-0 (1981)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Watson, Ed
Relating to licenses and seasons for taking oysters and to rules concerning oyster dredges and culling of oysters.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective 8/31/81
SB 820 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to shrimping in outside waters.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 843 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the application of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to Colorado County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 844 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the taking and killing of spike deer in Trinity County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 865 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the general closed shrimp season in outside water; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 948 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the application of the Parks and Wildlife Code to crayfish.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 971 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the issuance of a commercial fishing boat license and a commercial shrimp boat license.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 976 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to the application of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to fish and other aquatic life in Coleto Creek Reservoir in Goliad County.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken
SB 1034 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the power of the Commissioner's Court in Houston County to approve proclamations issued by the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1049 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the net width of trawls used for catching shrimp.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1057 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to bait-shrimping in certain areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 1091 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to extended fishery jurisdiction.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken
SB 1245 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the possession of monofilament nets for catching finfish; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
SB 1246 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to increasing the penalties for violations of statutory provisions and commission rules regarding catching and sale of red drum.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
SB 1247 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to increasing the penalty for violations of Section 47.019, dealing with the necessity for possessing a commercial red drum license and its use.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
SB 1248 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the sale or offer to sell and the purchase or offer to purchase red drum or speckled sea trout; defining "sell"; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
SB 1266 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to hunting on and around the Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir in Bell County; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SR 450 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter | et. al.
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to study reports of declining numbers of redfish and speckled trout in Texas coastal waters.
Senate: Natural Resources
HB 119 67-1 (1981)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to commercial shrimping.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 153 67-1 (1981)
Author: Rains, DonSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to an appropriation to the Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of fixing ponds and facilities at the San Marcos fish hatchery.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 69 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to an open season for hunting deer and turkey by the use of muzzle-loading firearms; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 150 66-0 (1979)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to exemptions from the requirement of a sport fishing license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 173 66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the protection of eagles and related penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 348 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the hunting of turkey in Van Zandt County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 383 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gonzales, ArnoldSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the taking of blue crabs.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 448 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the requirement of possession of hunting and fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 516 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the use of push nets for taking shrimp or other edible aquatic life.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 552 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to regulation of the taking of fur-bearing animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 579 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to minimum shrimp size restrictions in outside water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 582 66-0 (1979)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the bay shrimping season.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 583 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the hunting of predators from aircraft in Zapata County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 589 66-0 (1979)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to shrimping in inside water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 662 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the description of major bays for the purpose of shrimping.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 706 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the penalty for multiple violations under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 760 66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, JimSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the use of shad trawls for taking of certain fish.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 820 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the method of measuring shrimp trawls.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 863 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to use of nets and seines for fishing in Grimes County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 919 66-0 (1979)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to hunting and fishing licenses for disabled residents.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 966 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Relating to hunting in Sea Rim State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1022 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildlife resources in Kleberg County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1119 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the length of commercial shrimp nets.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1317 66-0 (1979)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the penalty for a violation of Chapter 77, Parks and Wildlife Code, relating to the taking of shrimp.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1349 66-0 (1979)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the size limitations of try net shrimp trawl doors.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1372 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to bay shrimping; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1396 66-0 (1979)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to hunting turkey in Foard County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 1414 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to Lake Limestone in Leon County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1427 66-0 (1979)
Author: Martin, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to fishing in McMullen County and providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1587 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to hunting blinds for the taking of waterfowl on or near Caddo Lake.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1619 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to commercial fishing and the authority of the Department of Parks and Wildlife regarding expenditure of certain funds, extended fishery jurisdiction, and fishery management jurisdiction; making an appropriation; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1620 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
Relating to the use of nets and seines in inside water or near the shoreline in outside water; prescribing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1621 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
Relating to the tidal water commercial fisherman's license fee.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1622 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
Relating to licensing of tidal water commercial finfish fishermen.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1623 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
Relating to the purchase and sale of finfish and to the certification of wholesale fish dealers selling or purchasing finfish; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1627 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the use of nets and seines in certain water in Anderson and Cherokee counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1702 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to the seizure, forfeiture and disposition of certain property used by an individual violating game, fish, and aquatic life conservation laws.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1738 66-0 (1979)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to nets and seines in certain coastal water; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1841 66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.
Relating to importation of certain fish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1864 66-0 (1979)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to commercial shrimping.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1872 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gonzales, ArnoldSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the catching of shrimp.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1900 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the use or possession of a light by a person hunting a furbearing animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1934 66-0 (1979)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the use of trotlines and certain nets in salt or tidal water on specified days of the week; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 2038 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the sale and distribution of and the means, methods, and fees for the catching of fish, shrimp, oysters, and other aquatic life and to related criminal and civil penalties; and to the applicability of the Uniform Wildfire Regulatory Act in Smith County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2153 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the approval of the Commissioners Court of Comal County of hunting and fishing regulations.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Again signed in the Senate
HB 2167 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act in Houston County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2180 66-0 (1979)
Author: Martin, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to fishing in Live Oak County and providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2181 66-0 (1979)
Author: Martin, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to a game sanctuary composed of the state-owned beds of certain rivers in Live Oak County; providing penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2186 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rains, DonSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the approval of the Commissioners Court of Hays County of hunting and fishing regulations.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2189 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, BillSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the use of nets and seines for fishing in Grimes County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2197 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gilley, SmithSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to certain open seasons for the taking of animals and birds in Rains County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2199 66-0 (1979)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the open season for raccoon hunting in Brazoria County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2211 66-0 (1979)
Author: Martin, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act in LaSalle County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2234 66-0 (1979)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to hunting turkey in Morris County; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2237 66-0 (1979)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating To applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act in Brooks County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2240 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, BillSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to deer hunting in Grimes County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2241 66-0 (1979)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to hunting certain exotic animals in Kerr County; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2243 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, BillSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to hunting spike deer in Austin County; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2245 66-0 (1979)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to squirrel hunting in Upshur County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Ordered not printed
HB 2261 66-0 (1979)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to deer hunting in Cass County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2265 66-0 (1979)
Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to trapping fox in Sabine County; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2268 66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildlife resources of Refugio County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 64 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Watson, Ed
Relating to the retention of redfish and spotted sea trout caught in inside water with a trawl.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 199 66-0 (1979)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to exemption from purchases of fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 269 66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to hunting and fishing licenses for disabled persons.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 300 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to marine life in Galveston County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 301 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Sharp, John
Amending the Parks and Wildlife Code to require buoyancy equipment on nets to reduce boating hazards; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 302 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to regulation of tidal water commercial finfish fishermen and related criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 333 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to minimum shrimp sizes restrictions in outside water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 334 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the measurement of shrimp nets; providing certain limitations.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 335 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to shrimping in inside water.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 336 66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the bay shrimping seasons.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 445 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to yearly harvest limits of red drum.
Senate: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 491 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to hunting in Sea Rim State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 534 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to rewards for persons providing information about game law violators.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 577 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to powers, duties, and procedures of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department, certain funds used by the Parks and Wildlife Department, and certain definitions, licenses, and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 579 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Nowlin, James
Relating to fees for commercial fishing licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 580 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to certain hunting and fishing licenses; providing requirements and fees.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 583 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to hunting turkey in Foard County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 665 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Pierce, George
Relating to hunting on a public road or the right-of-way of a public road; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Recommitted to committee
SB 677 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to fisheries management.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 764 66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the penalty for a violation of Chapter 77, Parks and Wildlife Code, relating to the taking of shrimp.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 882 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to lease the Jennie Sealy Hospital and the R. Waverly Smith Pavilion, located in Galveston County, Texas, for the use and benefit of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 902 66-0 (1979)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to commercial shrimping.
Senate: Natural Resources
Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
SB 1199 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to hunting of predators from aircraft in Starr County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1238 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Authorizing appropriation of funds for fishery development and statistical studies; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1281 66-0 (1979)
Author: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to certain species of aquatic life.
Senate: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1316 66-0 (1979)
Author: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to squirrel hunting in Upshur County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
SB 1319 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to catching and possessing spotted seatrout in Chambers County; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 8 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, FredSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to authorizing the executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department to commission deputy game wardens; providing for the powers, duties, and privileges of deputy game wardens.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 125 65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Sherman, Max
Relating to fishing license fees and exemptions for residents, nonresidents, and aliens.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 164 65-0 (1977)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to open season for hunting quail in Chambers County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 166 65-0 (1977)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the use of certain nets on Saturday and Sunday in Galveston Bay in Galveston County and in Trinity Bay in Chambers County; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 280 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hendricks, BobSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildlife resources of Rockwall County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 291 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to evidence of the origin of certain game fish possessed by persons selling fish; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 292 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, CarlyleSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to disposal of confiscated game fish.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 294 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to commercial fishing by the holder of a fish farmer's license and certain qualifications for holding a fish farmer's license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 295 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the identification of aquatic products in the hands of holder of wholesale and retail fish dealer's truck licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 296 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to fish traps; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 326 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to providing an open season for the hunting of deer and turkey by the use of muzzle-loading firearms; prohibiting the possession of a muzzle-loading firearms having an optical aid device attached during the open season; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 330 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to fishing license requirements for certain residents of hospitals or state schools who fish for therapeutic purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 388 65-0 (1977)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the open season in Cottle, King, and Dickens counties; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 434 65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to fishing with a spear gun and spear; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 464 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the seizure and disposition of illegal pelts.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 465 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the taking of shrimp for personal use in the major bays of the state.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 466 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the penalty for hunting with a light.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 467 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, FredSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to taking of fish for sale from Lake Corpus Christi and part of the Nueces River and certain tributaries of the Nueces River; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 540 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, Herman
Relating to the sale and purchase of certain catfish.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 602 65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Eliminating the requirement for a noncommerical fishing licensein salt water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Wildlife Preservation
HB 669 65-0 (1977)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the sale or offer for sale in Grimes, Walker, and Madison counties of the carcasses of certain fur-bearing animals at certain times; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 700 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., JoeSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the punishment of persons using or possessing, and to the seizure and disposition of, illegal nets, seines, trawls, traps, and other devices used for catching aquatic life.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 776 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the definition of nets.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 777 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the requirement for a resident hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 778 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the methods of taking fish in and within one mile of certain passes; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 779 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to a fee for stocking fish in private water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 781 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the resident hunting license exemption fee.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 823 65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to use of white-wing dove stamp revenue.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 866 65-0 (1977)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to records to be kept bye the holder of a shooting preserve license.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 910 65-0 (1977)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.
Relating to the taking of bobcat for sale and to the possession for sale of bobcat pelts; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 920 65-0 (1977)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to nonresident hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 975 65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to noncommercial fishing licenses.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 986 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the sale, transportation, and methods of taking bait fish; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1004 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to hunting and fishing license requirements for certain disabled veterans of the armed forces of the United States.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1072 65-0 (1977)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the open season for the taking of oysters.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1073 65-0 (1977)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the size limitation of try net shrimp trawl doors.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1077 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schieffer, Tom
Relating to means, manner, and times for catching certain fish in coastal water; providing for the conservation of red drum; requiring licenses; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1084 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Establishing a license for the commercial taking, transporting and sale of red drum in coastal waters of the State of Texas, providing for dates of issuance of such licenses, establishing a daily possession limit for those persons holding such licenses, providing bag and possession limits for persons holidng sports fishing licenses and regulating the use of nets and saltwater trotlines.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1105 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to penalties for certain statutes and regulations concerning shellfish in polluted water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1155 65-0 (1977)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the use of the special games and fish fund for the enforcement of laws for the conservation and protection of saltwater aquatic life.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Pollution Control
HB 1166 65-0 (1977)
Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act in San Augustine County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1194 65-0 (1977)
Author: Martin, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the creation of certain game sanctuaries and the use and possession of certain weapons in those sanctuaries.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1195 65-0 (1977)
Author: Martin, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the open seasons for hunting deer, javelina, turkey, and quail in La Salle County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1234 65-0 (1977)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to the open season for taking fur-bearing animals in Cherokee County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1276 65-0 (1977)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildlife resources of Winkler County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1357 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to adding Webb County to the list of counties in which predator control from aircraft may be permitted.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1399 65-0 (1977)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to the date on which hunting and fishing licenses expore; providing a transition period.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1455 65-0 (1977)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the approval of the Commissioners Court of Blanco County of the proclamations of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Wildlife Preservation
HB 1456 65-0 (1977)
Author: Rains, DonSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the elimination of a special archery season in Blanco County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1459 65-0 (1977)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the taking of shrimp and the penalties for a violation of shrimp conservation laws.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Wildlife Preservation
HB 1508 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the taking of game animals for aid and protection purposes through the use of aircraft; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Rules suspended
HB 1587 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to closing by the Parks and Wildlife Commission on the request of the country commisssioners court of certain areas to hunting with firearms; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1680 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to regulation of shrimping under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Pollution Control
HB 1681 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the use of push nets for taking shrimp or other edible aquatic life; prohibiting acts for which penalties are applicable.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1682 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to commercial fishing in the coastal water of this state; imposing a tax on persons taking redfish and trout from the coastal water of this state; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Pollution Control
HB 1687 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Amending the Parks and Wildlife Code to conform it to certain legislation enacted by the 64th Legislature.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1729 65-0 (1977)
Author: Browder, JimSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the taking of deer in Trinity County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1735 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the methods of catching fish in certain counties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1736 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the open seasons, times of hunting and possession, and retention limits for migratory game birds; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1737 65-0 (1977)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the mesh size of certain shrimp trawls.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1760 65-0 (1977)
Author: Martin, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain electricity-producing devices used to take fish in violation of the law.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1869 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the management and control of cougars; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Wildlife Preservation
HB 1907 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to the seizure, forfeiture, and disposition of certain property used by an individual violating game, fish, and aquatic life conservation laws.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 2137 65-0 (1977)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use of fishing nets and trawls in the coastal water of Jefferson County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 2153 65-0 (1977)
Author: Keese, BillSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the taking of deer in Grimes County; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2156 65-0 (1977)
Author: Martin, Tom
Relating to creation of a gas sanctuary in McMullen County and the use and possession of certain weapons in the game sanctuary; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2159 65-0 (1977)
Author: Patterson, PeteSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildlife resources of Camp County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2177 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act and the proclamation issued under the Act to certain wildlife resources in Comal County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 2187 65-0 (1977)
Author: Browder, JimSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the public water area of San Jacinto County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2206 65-0 (1977)
Author: Keese, BillSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildlife resources of Washington County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2209 65-0 (1977)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the gaming laws of Upshur County; changing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2218 65-0 (1977)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to an archery season in Morris County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2219 65-0 (1977)
Author: Rains, DonSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department over wildlife resources in Kendall County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2225 65-0 (1977)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Providing that the general law archery season is applicable in Leon County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 2241 65-0 (1977)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to buck deer in Brooks County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 2259 65-0 (1977)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the open season for hunting quail in Jim Hogg County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HR 53 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to directing the standing Committee on Environmental Affairs to study problems of the Texas marine fisheries industry.
House: Environmental Affairs
HR 64 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to directing Texas Coastal and Marine Council to present a marine fishery resources plan to the 66th Legislature.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
SB 23 65-0 (1977)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to fishing license requirements for certain residents of hospitals or state schools who fish for therapeutic purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 25 65-0 (1977)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Relating to hunting and fishing license requirements for certain disabled veterans of the armed forces of the United States and for blind persons; increasing the fee and the amount retained as a collection fee.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 28 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Blake, Roy
Prohibiting the hunting of turkey in Shelby County for five years.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 55 65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to fishing licenses for residents of facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 96 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"
Relating to the bag and retention limits for squirrel in Angelina County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 98 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to open season for taking fur-bearing animals in Cherokee County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 117 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the possession of firearms on the person or in the automobile or hunting camp of bow hunters during the special archery season.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 132 65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the open season for quail in Cottle and King counties; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subject to call
SB 222 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to fishing licenses for residents, nonresidents, and aliens.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 286 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to fees for stocking fish in private water.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 287 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the requirement for a resident hunting license.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
SB 289 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the resident hunting license exemption fee.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 291 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the seizure and disposition of illegal pelts and immunity from suit for game wardens or authorized employees; providing for deposit of funds derived from sales of pelts.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 292 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the taking of shrimp for personal use in the major bays of the state.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 293 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the methods of taking fish in and within one mile of certain passes; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Subcommittee on Wildlife Preservation
SB 294 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the definition of kinds of nets and seines and to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue permits for special nets.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Assigned to Consent Calendar
SB 295 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the penalty for hunting with a light.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 296 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to evidence of the origin of certain game fish possessed by persons selling fish; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 297 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the disposal of confiscated game fish.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subject to call
SB 298 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to commercial fishing by the holder of a fish farmer's license and certain qualifications for holding a fish farmer's license.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
SB 299 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the identification of aquatic products in the hands of holders of a wholesale or a retail fish dealer's truck license; prescribing an offense and providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 300 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to fish traps; providing a penalty; providing immunity for game wardens or authorized employees for the destruction of fish traps under certain circumstances.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 301 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the wild trukey gobbler bag limit.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 302 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to wild turkey.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 303 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the regulation of falconry and the protection and use of raptors.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 415 65-0 (1977)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to records to be kept by the holder of a shooting preserve license; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 426 65-0 (1977)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the use of white-winged dove stamp revenue.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Finance
90 Day Bill
SB 445 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to catching menhaden; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 567 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the sale, transportation, and methods of taking bait fish; providing penalties; repealing certain local minnow laws; making conforming amendments to local fish sale laws.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 624 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Allen, Joe
Relating to catching and possessing red drum for commercial and for sport purposes; providing penalties; providing for research and reports by the Parks and Wildlife Department; prohibiting use of nets and saltwater trotlines at certain times in certain areas; providing effective date.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 648 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Amending Section 76.108 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to provide a later date for opening the oyster season.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 649 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Amending Section 76.104 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to increase the fee for a commercial oyster dredge license.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 650 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Amending Section 76.110 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow possession on an oyster boat of one spare dredge.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 651 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Amending Section 76.037 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to reduce the penalty for the offense of theft of oysters from private beds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 822 65-0 (1977)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to the Parks and Wildlife Commission's authority to set the seasons, bag limits, and means and methods of taking the wildlife resources in Trans-Pecos Counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 855 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the fee for a nonresident hunting license.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 909 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to nonresident hunting licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1067 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Adding Section 13.314 to Title 2 and Chapter 79 to Title 5, Parks and Wildlife Code, to allow compliance with the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C.A. Section 1801 et seq.); providing for suspension of conflicting provisions.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1169 65-0 (1977)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to control and management and control of cougars; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1291 65-0 (1977)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to buck deer in Brooks County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1318 65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the open season for hunting quail in Jim Hogg County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SCR 79 65-0 (1977)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Weddington, Sarah
Recalling S.B. 25 from Governor for corrections.
Signed by Governor
SR 272 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Requesting the Texas Coastal and Marine Council to prepare a marine fishery resources plan.
HB 75 64-0 (1975)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the closing of certain water in Calhoun County to the taking or carrying away of marl, gravel, sand, shells, and mud shell.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
