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 783
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding wind-powered energy devices; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1615
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
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 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 2326
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the possession and transportation of certain nonindigenous snakes; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
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 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 3216
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 15
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I; creating criminal offenses; increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
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 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 700
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 840
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the possession, transportation, and release of certain nonindigenous snakes; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 983
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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 1241
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the terms and renewal of oyster certificates of location.
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
HB 255
87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans.
Filed
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 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 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 1300
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; requiring a permit; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1561
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to authorizing a waiver of certain state park fees for certain children.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 2805
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to regulations for taking marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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 4503
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the proof of ownership required for the registration of certain boats.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 4554
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the parks and wildlife commission's authority to designate wind-powered energy device construction areas near certain lands.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 181
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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 682
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Agriculture
Referred to Agriculture
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
HB 51
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to regulation of the commercial oyster industry in this state; increasing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
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 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 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 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 3723
85-0 (2017)
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
SB 428
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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 1556
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the management of commercial oyster boats in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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 801
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
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 1189
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the management of commercial oyster boats in this state; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2037
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
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 3057
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 3272
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3842
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an agreement to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate facilities in or near a state park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1132
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1355
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Corrected comm. report printed & distributed
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
HB 115
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to identification numbers on vessels.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
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 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 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 1106
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the identification and operation of vessels in the waters of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1241
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Parks and Wildlife Commission to protect the public water of this state from the spread of aquatic invasive species.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
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 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 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 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
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 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 989
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 283
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
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 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 555
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reportable boating accidents and the penalties for certain boating accidents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
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 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 1027
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1300
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to funding for state sites and programs of the Parks and Wildlife Department through private contributions and partnerships and to commercial advertising on certain state sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1395
82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the requirements to operate personal watercraft and certain boats.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1449
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain right-of-way easements on land owned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1453
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to funding for state sites through private contributions and partnerships and to commercial advertising on certain state sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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 2138
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the search for and rescue of victims of water-oriented accidents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2141
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to enforcement of laws related to water safety.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2148
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to oyster shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
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 2879
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Historical Commission and the transfer of its duties to the Parks and Wildlife Commission, the General Land Office, and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3418
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
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 499
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
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 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 932
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to oyster beds and shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1584
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to natural resources and the environment.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
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 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 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 3864
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the acceptance of certain donated building projects by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 4234
81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the collection by the Parks and Wildlife Department of taxes imposed on the sales and use of boats and boat motors and to the disposition of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 417
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of a retired firearm from the Parks and Wildlife Department by a game warden.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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 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 2051
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the collection by the Parks and Wildlife Department of taxes imposed on the sales and use of boats and boat motors and to the disposition of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 12
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to parks, wildlife, hunting, and historic sites; the funding, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission, and the Texas Historical Commission; and standards for certain state law enforcement officers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
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 3482
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a museum and visitor's center at San Felipe State Historic Site in the Stephen F. Austin State Park.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 997
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of commercially operated party boats on public water of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 884
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the creation of an oyster license moratorium program.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 942
79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the registration of antique boats with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 944
79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the license requirements of marine dealers, distributors, and manufacturers.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1636
79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to residency in relation to a license or permit or certain hunting and catching restrictions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2555
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the humane dispatch of certain game animals and game birds.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2562
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of an oyster license management program.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
SB 272
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the creation of an oyster license moratorium program.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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 489
79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the license requirements of marine dealers, distributors, and manufacturers.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 537
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the registration of antique boats with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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
SB 1455
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the establishment of regional habitat conservation plans by political subdivisions of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1301
78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the use of receipts from the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 1303
78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HR 1772
78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
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 760
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1952
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
HB 20
78-1 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the governing bodies, officers, and executive directors of certain state entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 53
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making appropriations.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 60
78-1 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Government Reform
Received from the House
SB 19
78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
HB 5
78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the composition of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Government Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 237
77-0 (2001)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
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 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 3059
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the transfer of control of PT 309 from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
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
HCR 105
77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to negotiate with the Weches Cemetery Association for a land exchange or sale in Houston County.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
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
HB 539
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of roads in or adjacent to certain state parks and wildlife facilities.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
HB 715
76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to education requirements for game wardens.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 2272
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to advisory committees to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 709
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 770
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the acquisition by the Parks and Wildlife Department of real property owned by the permanent school fund.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1067
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the allocation of certain sales, excise, and use tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1431
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to removing the authority of certain local governments to participate directly in regional habitat conservation plans; requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to coordinate with governmental entities affected by the plan and to submit the plan to the legislature for review.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HCR 182
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Granting Todd Shipyards Corporation permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Civil Practices
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1741
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue revenue bonds and to the allocation of certain sales, excise, and use tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department for debt service on revenue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SCR 69
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Commending the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Game Warden Association for their work in creating the Parrie Haynes Youth Camp and Wildlife Conservation Ranch.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HB 726
74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the procedures for awarding construction contracts by or for the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1779
74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to meetings of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1785
74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain Parks and Wildlife Department admissions fees, license requirements, and exemptions.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1956
74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to eliminating certain mandated reports prepared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1964
74-0 (1995)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Parks and Wildlife Department for the conservation, protection, and management of certain wildlife resources; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2012
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of certain information collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2133
74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the authority of certain Parks and Wildlife Department employees to enter on private property and to the use of information obtained.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2216
74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of hunting licenses and stamps and the conducting of public hunt drawings by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2712
74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to removing the authority of certain local governments to participate directly in regional habitat conservation plans; requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to coordinate with governmental entities affected by the plan and to submit the plan to the legislature for review.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Consideration withdrawn
HCR 110
74-0 (1995)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Granting J. E. Isbell, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
SB 1525
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, PeggySponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the acquisition by the Parks and Wildlife Department of real property owned by the permanent school fund.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably as amended
HB 60
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the use of revenue from the cigarette tax by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 607
73-0 (1993)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the use of deer and turkey tags issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
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 1659
73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, RenatoSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the issuing of commercial/business licenses and permits by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1704
73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the generation of revenue for the Parks and Wildlife Department by credit card fees and the lease of grazing rights and sale of certain products grown on park lands.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
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 2035
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the resource protection duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Left pending in committee
HCR 59
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department to refrain from enforcement of Subsection (b), Section 47.0182, of the Parks and Wildlife Code in Cameron County until the 73rd Legislature has had opportunity to conduct hearings on the subject.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Considered in Calendars
HCR 71
73-0 (1993)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Granting J.E. Isbell, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HR 490
73-0 (1993)
Author: Black, Layton
Granting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department permission to use the house chamber from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on April 9, 1993.
House: House Administration
Reported enrolled
SB 117
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the use of revenue from the cigarette tax by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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 901
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: James, Mary
Relating to the award of a certificate of number and the collection of certain taxes by an authorized agent of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1032
73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of licenses, stamps, permits, and tags by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1112
73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1174
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the resource protection duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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
SCR 24
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Granting J. E. Isbell, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Administration
Posting rule suspended
SR 1068
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Jim
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to negotiate with the Weches Cemetery Association in Houston County for the sale of one acre of real property at an agreed price.
Reported enrolled
HB 466
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract for rehabilitation of displaced, orphaned, sick, or injured wildlife; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1135
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the transfer of administration of beach cleaning funds from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1207
72-0 (1991)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the requirement for a conservation permit to use land under the control of the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1578
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Relating to the commission of special game wardens by the director of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1741
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to residency requirements for certain licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1742
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1743
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of certain employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department to administer oaths.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1770
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to volunteer services for the benefit of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1809
72-0 (1991)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the establishment of fees by the Parks and Wildlife Commission to review permit applications and to the collection of revenue by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2153
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bomer, EltonSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the civil liability of Parks and Wildlife Department and Parks and Wildlife Commission members and employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2214
72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the lease by the Parks and Wildlife Department of grazing or farming rights on game preserves, sanctuaries, or management areas.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2315
72-0 (1991)
Author: Martin, Mike
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation
Referred to Liquor Regulation
HB 2401
72-0 (1991)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the provision of recycling receptacles for certain materials at state parks by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2472
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the requirements for and issuance of a falconry permit by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 53
72-0 (1991)
Author: Martin, Mike
Granting Todd Shipyards Corporation permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HCR 130
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Requesting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to begin aggressively providing for horseback riding and camping in state parks.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HCR 211
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Requesting Parks and Wildlife Department to exempt the San Jacinto Battleground State Park and the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Park from entrance fees.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HCR 249
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Granting Joe Bauske permission to sue the state, Parks and Wildlife, and State Purchasing and General Services.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 154
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 222
72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to studies conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Water Commission concerning streams, rivers, bays, and estuaries.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 517
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Relating to the commission of special game wardens by the director of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 746
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to search for and inspect wildlife resources.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1061
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SB 1238
72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the transfer of administration of beach cleaning funds from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subject to call in subcommittee
SB 1424
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the sale or exchange of land between the Parks and Wildlife Department and municipalities.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
SCR 34
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Granting J. E. Isbell, Inc., permission to sue the state and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 185
72-1 (1991)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to a moratorium on the purchase of land for certain purposes by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HCR 9
72-2 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
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.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
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 529
71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the composition of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 595
71-0 (1989)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HB 1150
71-0 (1989)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to prohibit access to the Pedernales Falls area of Pedernales Falls State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1462
71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2370
71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to standard speed limits for moving vessels.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2375
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract for rehabilitation of sick or injured wildlife; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HCR 161
71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Granting Glenn Johnson, John Neale, and Roberto Pensotti permission to sue the state and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Judicial Affairs
Received from House
HCR 207
71-0 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Granting Charles Allen permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 43
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 999
71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the adoption of emergency rules by the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1437
71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of local and regional plans for managing and protecting an endangered species and for submission of such plans for review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1461
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect endangered species of the state.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1583
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SCR 45
71-0 (1989)
Author: Henderson, Don
Granting Mission Construction, Inc., permission to sue the state and the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 141
71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Granting Charles Allen permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HCR 8
71-1 (1989)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Granting Glenn H. Johnson, John Neale and Roberto Pensotti permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HCR 24
71-1 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Granting Charles Allen permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 73
71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Liquor Regulation
SCR 5
71-1 (1989)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Polumbo, Anthony
Granting Glenn H. Johnson, John Neale and Roberto Pensotti permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 25
71-2 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a nonprofit concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation
Referred to Liquor Regulation
SCR 18
71-2 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Granting J. E. Isbell, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 8
71-3 (1990)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Granting J. E. Isbell, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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
HCR 221
70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Granting Texas Dynamics Incorporated permission to sue the State of Texas and the Attorney General, the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Battleship "Texas" Advisory Board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1000
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the acquisition of natural areas and wetlands.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left as pending business in comm.
SCR 27
70-2 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting Texas Dynamics, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas, the attorney general, the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Battleship "Texas" Advisory Board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
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
SB 586
68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to increasing the membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1933
67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the transfer of the homestead of General Sam Houston and the creation of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Park Historical Advisory Board.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 2068
67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Relating to abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department and the transfer of powers, duties, and functions to two newly established agencies.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2256
66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to conveyance of certain land to the Parks and Wildlife Commission by the County of Goliad.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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 578
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the regulatory duties of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 601
65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department and the creation, powers, duties, privileges, and obligations of a wildlife commission, wildlife department, pakr commission, and park departments.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
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 521
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the closing by the Parks and Wildlife Commission on the request of the county commissioners court of certain areas to hunting with firearms; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1459
64-0 (1975)
Author: Torres, Ruben M.
Relating to increasing the membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HCR 33
64-0 (1975)
Author: Cates, PhilSponsor: Sherman, Max
Directing certain agencies to mark the boundaries of the Canadian River.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by Governor
HCR 148
64-0 (1975)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to seek acquisition of the federally-owned portion of Matagorda Island.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
SB 391
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the setting, collection, and disposition of fees by the Parks and Wildlife Commission for stocking certain lakes and other bodies of water.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 620
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Declaring a purpose and policy to abolish the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department; to establish a Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, a Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a State Parks Commission and a State Parks Department; to provide for separation of responsibilities; to establish a transition Council to advise the newly created commissions; providing for anticipatory appointments and actions; providing for continuance of laws; repealing conflicting laws.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 621
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department to carry out a program of artificial reef building and use of existing reefs and buoys.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Rules suspended
SB 622
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Providing guidelines to be followed by the governor in selecting members of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 891
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to exchange property for use as fish hatcheries for other land; providing for the sale of real property or interest therein acquired for state parks, historic sites, scientific areas, fish hatcheries, or wildlife management areas when no longer suitable for such purposes; providing procedures for such sales and for disposition of funds received.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SCR 32
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Providing for the Ligislature of Texas to carefully review the many powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing for a joint committee to be formed to conduct such inquiries, hearings, studies, and analyses as may be required to achieve a thorough understanding of the above matters, and to report back to the legislature not later than January 31, 1977, on its findings and recommendations, if any. The committee shall be named by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house with three members from the Committee on Appropriations in the House of Representatives; providing for the committee to consider and report on the overall organization, effectiveness, involvement, and costs of the commission and department in certain areas; providing for the committee expenses to be paid from the contingent expense funds of the senate and hosue upon approval of the chairman of the committee, as provided in the joint rules; providing for the committee to have the power to subpoena witnesses and records, to employ necessary staff, and to call upon other agencies, departments, and offices of the state government for assistance in carrying out its duties as called for in this resolution.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
SCR 86
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, in cooperation with the General Land Office, to seek acquisition of the federally-owned portion of Matagorda Island for the purpose of combining it with the state-owned portion to create a unique island state park of matchless beauty for the benefit of all Texans and to continue its ongoing program of providing state beach parks on our Gulf Coast Islands and Peninsulas; requesting that the Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor initiate the creation of a special joint committee to facilitate the acquisition of land necessary for a Matagorda Island state park and to recommend possible uses and development of the park; providing that official copies of this resolution be prepared for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, the General Land Commissioner, and all members of the Texas delegation to the United States Congress as an expression of the will of the 64th Legislature of the State of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
SR 404
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Providing for creation of an interim committee to review the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Administration
HB 839
63-0 (1973)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to set a fee for species of fish supplied to or placed in private lakes; authorizing the commission to consider propagation, transportation, and size in setting fee.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported favorably
HB 1617
63-0 (1973)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the transfer of its powers, duties, and functions to two newly established agencies; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 502
63-0 (1973)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to transfer certain property from one division of the department to another; providing for the repayment of dedicated funds in certain circumstances.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 35
62-0 (1971)
Author: Price, Rayford
Relating to the abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the transfer of its powers, duties, and functions to two newly established agencies.
HB 979
62-0 (1971)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.Sponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to the organization of a six-member Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HB 1076
62-0 (1971)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the organization of a six-member Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HB 1359
62-0 (1971)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the transfer of the powers, duties, and functions to two newly established agencies.
HB 1521
62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to promolugate rules governing health, safety, and welfare of persons and property within State parks, historic sites, scientific areas and forts.
HB 1534
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to commission game wardens as peace officers to enforce all provisions of the Penal Code.
HB 1538
62-0 (1971)
Author: Slider, James L.
Relating to authorizing the transfer of powers and duties of the Board of Managers of the Texas State Railroad to the Parks and Wildlife Department upon adoption of a formal resolution of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HB 1616
62-0 (1971)
Author: Foreman, WilsonSponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to prohibiting the capturing and transporting of live game animals and certain game birds without having first received written permission from the Parks and Wildlife Commission with certain exceptions.
HR 71
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Concerning the Parks and Wildlife Commission reconsidering the advisability of granting a dredging permit to Lone Star Cement Company.
HR 582
62-0 (1971)
Author: Carrillo, Oscar | et. al.
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to study establishing a state park in Maverick County.
SB 100
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, Charles
Relating to abolishing the Parks and Wildlife Commission and Parks and Wildlife Department and transferring duties and powers to the two newly created agencies, Texas Parks Department and the Texas Department of Wildlife.
SB 302
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to locate and designate outstanding natural features or formations with markers or monuments.
SB 587
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to amending statutes to require holding of public hearings under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
SB 865
62-0 (1971)
Author: Connally, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to quitclaim the state's interest in certain lands situated in Goliad Park to the County of Goliad and the City of Goliad.
SB 919
62-0 (1971)
Author: Connally, WayneSponsor: Harding, Forrest A.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to designate a representative to act on behalf, and at the pleasure, of the Commission as State Liaison Officer, for the purpose of evidencing the consent and agreement of the Department in State and local assistance programs authorized by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended or as may hereafter be amended.
SCR 43
62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Requesting the continuation of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to continue acquisition and development of recreational facilities.
HB 71
61-0 (1969)
Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee
Relating to the creation, composition, and operation of a new Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HB 215
61-0 (1969)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to increasing the membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and providing for appointment of members to the Commission.
HB 326
61-0 (1969)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to creation of a new nine-member Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HB 380
61-0 (1969)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to the creation, composition, and operation of a new nine-member Parks and Wildlife Commission; providing for initial appointment and subsequent election of the members of the commission.
HB 623
61-0 (1969)
Author: Graves, Curtis M.
Relating to cancellation or suspension of shell-dredging permits by the Parks and Wildlife Commission; providing for a hearing and appeal.
HB 797
61-0 (1969)
Author: Price, William Rayford | et. al.
Relating to abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the transfer of its powers, duties, and functions to two newly established agencies.
HB 828
61-0 (1969)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the organization of a six-member Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HB 1230
61-0 (1969)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Smith County to the list of counties and areas regulated.
HB 1426
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles H.
Relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to delete deer from the definition of wildlife resources to be regulated in Colorado County.
SB 398
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne
Relating to expanding the Parks and Wildlife Commission membership to nine.
SB 445
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to the abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the transfer of its powers, duties, and functions to two newly established agencies.
SB 446
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to creation of a new nine-member Parks and Wildlife Commission.
SB 519
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to changing the designations of certain bonds, to authorize the Parks and Wildlife Department to exercise discretion in establishing interest rates, maximum maturity and the capitalization of interest for the initial fiscal year and appropriate reserves and to authorize the Parks and Wildlife Commission to invest surplus monies in the Park Development Fund in specified securities and recognizing the expenses of issuing bonds to be costs of acquiring land to be acquired with the proceeds thereof.
SB 826
61-0 (1969)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to amending Statutes relating to applications for exclusive permits to purchase certain marl, sand of commercial value, gravel, shells or mudshell, or operate in waters, island, etc.
HB 86
61-2 (1969)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to the abolition of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the transfer of its powers, duties, and functions to two newly established agencies.
HB 4
60-0 (1967)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Brazoria County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 220
60-0 (1967)
Author: Orr, Fred | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to establish a state system of scientific areas and authorizing governmental agencies to acquire, develop and manage scientific areas.
HB 277
60-0 (1967)
Author: Moore, Thomas Griffith
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Dallas County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 432
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hairgrove, James A. "Jim"
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Fort Bend County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 560
60-0 (1967)
Author: Miller, Jr., James E.
Relating to changing the penalty for violation of the proclamations, orders, rules, or regulations of the Parks and Wildlife Commission concerning hunting with artificial light in Newton, Jasper, Tyler, Hardin and Orange Counties.
HB 583
60-0 (1967)
Author: Solomon, Mack Neal
Relating to amending certain acts relative to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Franklin, Lamar, and Red River counties to the list of counties regulated.
HB 587
60-0 (1967)
Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al.
Relating to increasing the membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and providing for appointment of members to the Commission.
HB 590
60-0 (1967)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to amending certain acts relative to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Comal and Tom Green Counties to the list of counties regulated, repealing conflicting Acts.
HB 629
60-0 (1967)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to enacting "The Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act" conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission of Texas the authority, power and duty of protecting and regulating the harvest of wildlife resources in various counties; providing a penalty for violation.
HB 645
60-0 (1967)
Author: Carrillo, Sr., Oscar
Relating to placing the wildlife resources of Duval County, except antlerless deer, under the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HB 646
60-0 (1967)
Author: Birkner, Otha Wyatt "Skeet"
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission of Texas the authority, power and duty of regulating the harvest of wildlife in the State; providing a penalty for violations.
HB 667
60-0 (1967)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to increasing the membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and providing for appointment of members to the Commission.
HB 672
60-0 (1967)
Author: Vickery, Glenn Wheeler | et. al.
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission regulatory responsibility over the taking of wildlife resources in all counties of the State of Texas.
HB 679
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hawkins, Jack Ross
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Navarro County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 725
60-0 (1967)
Author: Birkner, Otha Wyatt "Skeet" | et. al.
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission regulatory responsibility over the taking of wildlife resources in Jackson and Matagorda counties.
HB 962
60-0 (1967)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F.
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission the responsibility of regulating the harvest of wildlife resources in Austin County; providing a penalty for violation.
HB 964
60-0 (1967)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F.
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission the responsibility of regulating the harvest of wildlife resources in Waller County; providing a penalty for violation.
HB 983
60-0 (1967)
Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Maverick County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 1001
60-0 (1967)
Author: Vickery, Glenn Wheeler | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Harris County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 1302
60-0 (1967)
Author: Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt A.
Relating to granting to the Parks and Wildlife Commission regulatory authority over the wildlife resources of Kendall County subject to certain procedures and limitations; providing penalties and forfeiture of licenses for violations; establishing date for termination of Act.
HB 1311
60-0 (1967)
Author: Burgess, Steve A.
Relating to granting the Parks and Wildlife Commission regulatory authority over fishing on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine, and San Augustine counties.
HB 1327
60-0 (1967)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles H.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Bastrop County and Fayette County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 1328
60-0 (1967)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles H.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties to add Fayette County to the list of counties regulated.
HB 1354
60-0 (1967)
Author: Haines, David Graves
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to remove Brazos County from the list of counties regulated.
SB 417
60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to increasing the membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and providing for appointment of members to the Commission.
SB 595
60-0 (1967)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission with respect to hunting deer in Panola County.
HB 102
59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Relating to transferring the supervision of the Historical State Battlegrounds, of San Jacinto Battleground and Fannin State Battleground, now under the advice and consent of the State Board of Control, to the control and custody of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, under the authority conferred upon the Parks and Wildlife Department by existing laws; providing for transfer of appropriations.
HB 199
59-0 (1965)
Author: Hefton, Don Warren
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Coleman, Cooke, Jones, and Throckmorton counties to the list of counties regulated.
HB 323
59-0 (1965)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission regulatory responsibility over the taking of wildlife resources in Wharton County.
HB 373
59-0 (1965)
Author: Woods, Henry Jackson "Jack" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to quitclaim the state's interest in Independence State Park, known as the Old Baylor property, to Baylor University.
HB 414
59-0 (1965)
Author: Fletcher, Henry A. | et. al.
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission regulatory responsibility over the taking of wildlife resources in all counties of the State of Texas.
HB 1023
59-0 (1965)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to reconstituting and changing the name of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HCR 26
59-0 (1965)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al.
Endorsing the establishment of Lyndon B. Johnson State Park.
SB 134
59-0 (1965)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to conferring on the Parks and Wildlife Commission regulatory responsibility over the taking of wildlife resources in all counties of the State of Texas.
SB 237
59-0 (1965)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A. | et. al.
Relating to assenting to the provisions of an act of Congress entitled the Commercial Fisheries Research and Development Act of 1964.
SB 256
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss | et. al.
Relating to transferring the supervision of the Historical State Battlegrounds, of San Jacinto Battleground and Fannin State Battleground now under the advice and consent of the State Board of Control, under the control and custody of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, under the authority conferred upon the Parks and Wildlife Department by existing laws.
SCR 116
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter into a contract with San Jacinto Museum of History for maintenance of the San Jacinto Museum.
HB 21
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cotten, James M.
Relating to reducing the membership of the Game and Fish Commission to three (3) members; reconstituting and changing the name of the Game and Fish Commission to the "Parks and Wildlife Department".
HB 161
58-0 (1963)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to issue permits for the taking, carrying away or disturbing of marl, gravel, sand, shells or mudshell under certain conditions.
HB 735
58-0 (1963)
Author: Hendryx, Gene R.
Relating to permitting the Parks and Wildlife Commission to enter into agreements for Specific Excess Indemnity Bonds and Faithful Performance Blanket Position Bonds.