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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 3522 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: 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
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
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, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 1844 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 2321 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of oyster harvesting; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 4079 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to the terms and renewal of oyster certificates of location. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 4522 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John 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 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 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 761 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the regulation of oyster harvesting; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Agriculture Left pending in committee
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 948 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to release sites for breeder deer. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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 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 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 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, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 1891 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: 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 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 3182 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue permits for the management of the wild mule deer population; requiring an occupational permit. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee
HB 3781 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade
Sponsor: 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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 2649 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: 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
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 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 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 1441 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to mule deer management permits. Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
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 790 82-0 (2011) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: 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 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 1080 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: 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, Connie
Sponsor: 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, Dan
Sponsor: 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
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 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 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 7 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks, the transfer of a historic site from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, and the general rulemaking authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 1786 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice of proposed increases in fees charged by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain permits. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
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 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 3836 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism No action taken in committee
HB 4100 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to fees for certain licenses issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 923 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to notice of proposed increases in fees charged by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain permits. Senate: Natural Resources 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 1246 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to fees for certain licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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 1584 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit. Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 2050 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
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 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, Tracy
Sponsor: 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 1309 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: 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 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 3266 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to fees for certain commercial licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 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
SB 316 80-0 (2007) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: 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 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 1668 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to license, stamp, tag, and permit provisions administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1669 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: 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
SB 1829 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to fees for certain commercial licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 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 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 886 79-0 (2005) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to commercial shrimp boat licenses and to the creation of a gulf shrimp license moratorium program. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Laid on the table subject to call
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 1257 79-0 (2005) Author: Campbell, Scott Relating to a permit to take certain deer causing depredation; providing a penalty. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1636 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: 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 1959 79-0 (2005) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: 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 2026 79-0 (2005) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: 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 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 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 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
HB 2940 79-0 (2005) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: 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 2942 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to license fees for commercial fish dealers and shrimp boats. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/05
HB 3024 79-0 (2005) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: 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 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
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 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 454 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to commercial shrimp boat licenses and to the creation of a gulf shrimp license moratorium program. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 804 79-0 (2005) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the liability of license deputies for sales money held in trust for the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1192 79-0 (2005) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: 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 1271 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to fees for licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/05
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
HB 298 78-0 (2003) Author: Miller, Sid
Sponsor: 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 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 1427 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to authorizing political subdivisions to trap and transport or transplant deer. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Placed on General State Calendar
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, Edmund
Sponsor: 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 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
SB 236 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to a landowner's taking of depredating feral hogs. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 608 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: 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 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 1582 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to authorizing political subdivisions and property owners' associations to trap and transport white-tailed deer. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
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 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
SB 26 78-3 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to appropriating the fees collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department under House Bill No. 2470, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003. Filed
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 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, Jaime
Sponsor: 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 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 3379 77-0 (2001) Author: Hawley, Judy Relating to the regulation of floating cabins; providing penalties. House: State Recreational Resources Referred to State Recreational Resources
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
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 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 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
SB 1573 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the regulation of floating cabins; providing penalties. House: State Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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 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 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 1828 76-0 (1999) Author: Christian, Wayne
Sponsor: 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 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
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 520 75-0 (1997) Author: Woolley, Beverly
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to menhaden boat licenses. House: State Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 827 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to hunting and fishing licenses for certain disabled veterans. House: State Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1151 75-0 (1997) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to the operation of personal watercraft. House: State Recreational Resources Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1335 75-0 (1997) Author: Finnell, Charles Relating to fishing license exemptions. House: State Recreational Resources Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1523 75-0 (1997) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the fee for a fishing license for individuals with certain mental impairments. House: State Recreational Resources Placed on General State Calendar
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 201 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Glaze, Bob
Relating to the disposition of freshwater trout stamp fees. House: State Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1541 75-0 (1997) Author: Galloway, Michael Relating to the suspension of the licenses held by a person delinquent in the payment of certain student loans. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 9 74-0 (1995) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the management of certain wildlife or exotic animals from aircraft. House: State Recreational Resources Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 621 74-0 (1995) Author: Zbranek, Zeb Relating to an exemption for senior citizens from the red drum tag requirement. House: State Recreational Resources Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1785 74-0 (1995) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: 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 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 2216 74-0 (1995) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: 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 3074 74-0 (1995) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to reduced fees for certain holders of a state parklands passport. House: State Recreational Resources Referred to subcommittee
SB 329 74-0 (1995) Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the management of certain wildlife or exotic animals from aircraft; providing penalties. 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
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 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 607 73-0 (1993) Author: Black, Layton
Sponsor: 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 662 73-0 (1993) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the fee collected by an agent who issues certain licenses under the Parks and Wildlife Code. House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 852 73-0 (1993) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: 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 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 1636 73-0 (1993) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to the issuance of tags for certain finfish species and to the definition of fish dealers; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1659 73-0 (1993) Author: Cuellar, Renato
Sponsor: 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 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, Gerald
Sponsor: 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
SB 441 73-0 (1993) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the issuance of tags for certain finfish species and to the purchase of aquatic products; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
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 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
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 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 1741 72-0 (1991) Author: Hightower, Allen
Sponsor: 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 1769 72-0 (1991) Author: Oakley, Keith
Sponsor: 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 1773 72-0 (1991) Author: Oakley, Keith
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the requirement that a hunting license or tag contain certain information. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1774 72-0 (1991) Author: Oakley, Keith
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the form and issuance of certain fishing licenses. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
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
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
SB 744 72-0 (1991) Author: Sims, Bill
Sponsor: 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
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 464 71-0 (1989) Author: Arnold, Bill
Sponsor: 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 1865 71-0 (1989) Author: Rangel, Irma
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sale and transportation of white-tailed deer during open season by a scientific breeder. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2607 71-0 (1989) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to the requirement for a raptor propagation license. House: Environmental Affairs Reported favorably with substitute
HB 2622 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensing of oyster boats that use a dredge or tongs to remove oysters from public water and to the responsibility for oystering violations; providing penalties. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3077 71-0 (1989) Author: Saunders, Robert Relating to the licensing of oyster boats that use a dredge to remove oysters from public water and to the responsibility for oystering violations. House: Environmental Affairs Pending in committee
HB 3079 71-0 (1989) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: 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, Robert
Sponsor: 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 3085 71-0 (1989) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: 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
SB 697 71-0 (1989) Author: Carriker, Steven
Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the license fee for a hunting cooperative. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1331 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the requirement for a raptor propagation permit; providing penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Received from the Senate
SB 1472 71-0 (1989) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to nonresident hunting licenses and to the animals that may be taken under those licenses. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1704 71-0 (1989) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: 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 1705 71-0 (1989) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the licensing of oyster boats that use a dredge to remove oysters from public water and to the responsibility for oystering violations. Senate: Natural Resources Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
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
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 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 1262 70-0 (1987) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: 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 1746 70-0 (1987) Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Sponsor: 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 1801 70-0 (1987) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald Relating to a temporary nonresident hunting license. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
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 2263 70-0 (1987) Author: Russell, Sam Relating to the issuance of lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
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 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 676 70-0 (1987) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to a temporary nonresident hunting license. Senate: Natural Resources Postponed in committee
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
HB 182 69-0 (1985) Author: Short, Alex Relating to a nonresident general commercial fisherman's license. 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 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
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
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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 324 68-0 (1983) Author: Short, Alex Relating to a nonresident general commercial fisherman's license. House: Environmental Affairs See remarks
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 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
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 708 68-0 (1983) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: 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 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 1399 68-0 (1983) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to fishing license exemptions for certain persons. Senate: Natural Resources Reported from committee favorably without amendments
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, Wilhelmina
Sponsor: Wilson, John
Relating to general fishing licenses and sports fishing licenses. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
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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 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 1235 67-0 (1981) Author: Eikenburg, Frank Relating to a special nonresident hunting license. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1694 67-0 (1981) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the taking, propagation, sale and classification of elk. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
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HB 1732 67-0 (1981) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to fishing license exemptions. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1882 67-0 (1981) Author: Clark, Bill
Sponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the sale of game birds. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
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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
SB 56 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to fishing license exemptions. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 250 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to license requirements for bait dealers. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
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SB 276 67-0 (1981) Author: Wilson, John
Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the menhaden license; prohibiting electricity-producing devices; providing penalties. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
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SB 709 67-0 (1981) Author: Wilson, John
Sponsor: 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
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SB 749 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: 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 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, Lindon
Sponsor: 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 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 1033 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to minimum shrimp size restrictions in outside water. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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
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 448 66-0 (1979) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the requirement of possession of hunting and fishing licenses. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
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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 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 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
SB 199 66-0 (1979) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: 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 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 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
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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
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HB 125 65-0 (1977) Author: Simpson, Bob
Sponsor: 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 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 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 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 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 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 920 65-0 (1977) Author: Kubiak, Dan
Sponsor: 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 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 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 1399 65-0 (1977) Author: Presnal, Bill
Sponsor: 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
SB 23 65-0 (1977) Author: Williams, Lindon
Sponsor: 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, Lindon
Sponsor: 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 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 222 65-0 (1977) Author: Sherman, Max
Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to fishing licenses for residents, nonresidents, and aliens. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
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, Grant
Sponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the resident hunting license exemption fee. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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, Grant
Sponsor: 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 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, Raul
Sponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the use of white-winged dove stamp revenue. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Finance
90 Day Bill
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
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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 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
HB 851 64-0 (1975) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to providing a graduated fee for a shooting preserve license based on the number of acres in the preserve up to a maximum fee. House: Environmental Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1045 64-0 (1975) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the time that antlerless deer, antelope, and elk permits may be issued. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1163 64-0 (1975) Author: Lewis, Gibson Relating to issuance of a license to hunt cougar or mountain lion. House: Environmental Affairs Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 82 64-0 (1975) Author: Williams, Lindon Relating to exempting certain disabled veterans of the armed services of the United States from the payment of hunting and fishing license fees. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 154 64-0 (1975) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to hunting license requirements for persons hunting wild game animals or wild birds in the county of their residence or on land on which they are residing and relating to exemptions of certain persons before hunting a wild game animal or wild bird. Senate: Natural Resources Motion to suspend rules lost
SB 229 64-0 (1975) Author: Adams, Don
Sponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to eliminating the requirement for certain affidavits to be executed by applicants for a hunting boat license and a private bird shooting area license. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
90 day bill
SB 230 64-0 (1975) Author: Adams, Don
Sponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to persons who must acquire a commercial game bird breeder's license and the requirement that every holder of a game bird breeder's license band live birds before selling them; allowing a person to possess a certain number of birds for his personal use; requiring such person to disclose source of birds on request of game warden; defining certain conduct as a violation of the Act. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
90 day bill
SB 231 64-0 (1975) Author: Adams, Don
Sponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the requirement that a person engaged in the business of propagating any game animal obtain a game breeder's license and the period of validity of the license. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 780 64-0 (1975) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to requiring applicants for tidal water commercial fishing licenses to provide to the Parks and Wildlife Department satisfactory evidence that the applicant is knowledgeable about practices, methods, and procedures in the marketing of fish and that the applicant will not take fish without having a reasonable assurance of an available market for the fish taken. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1094 64-0 (1975) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Agnich, Fred
Amending the Parks and Wildlife Code to incorporate legislation enacted by the 64th Legislature. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
90 day bill
SB 1118 64-0 (1975) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Prohibiting the purchase of more than one special hunting license; providing for deer tags. Senate: Natural Resources Reported from committee favorably
HB 158 63-0 (1973) Author: Atwell, Ben
Sponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to licenses and license fees issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing an effective date. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 452 63-0 (1973) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to issuance of a license to hunt cougar or mountain lion; providing exceptions; providing penalties. House: Environmental Affairs Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 531 63-0 (1973) Author: Cavness, Don Relating to eliminating the requirement that expenditures from the Special Game and Fish Fund must be based on verified vouchers. House: Environmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 733 63-0 (1973) Author: Lombardino, Frank
Sponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to exempting certain blind or disabled persons from paying fishing license fees. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 923 63-0 (1973) Author: Tupper, Jr., Charles Relating to an exemption from the fishing license for certain disabled veterans. House: Environmental Affairs Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 924 63-0 (1973) Author: Tupper, Jr., Charles Relating to an exemption from the payment of certain fees for a hunting license for certain disabled veterans. House: Environmental Affairs Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1229 63-0 (1973) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to exempting blind persons from paying fishing license fees. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1648 63-0 (1973) Author: Poerner, John H.
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the period of validity of the fishing license; amending Section 4, Chapter 239, Acts of the 55th Legislature, Regular Session, 1957 (Article 4032b-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Environmental Affairs Signed by the Governor
SB 337 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet Providing an exception to the requirements for fishing license for certain hospital patients. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
SB 374 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to eliminating the requirement that expenditures from the Special Game and Fish Fund must be based on verified vouchers. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by Governor
SB 531 63-0 (1973) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Caldwell, Neil
Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue licenses for shellfish culture; requiring a license for shellfish culture; defining terms; establishing license fees and requirements for licenses and bills of lading; requiring record maintenance; permitting harvest at any time, at any size, by any means, and permitting sale; requiring permit for handling exotic shellfish as defined by this Act; requiring certification of disease free exotics; authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue permits for collection of broodstock; repealing existing and conflicting laws; providing severability; providing a penalty for violation or failure to comply. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 850 63-0 (1973) Author: Creighton, Tom Revising and amending provisions relating to licenses and license fees issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Natural Resources Laid on table subject to call
HB 100 62-0 (1971) Author: Atwood, A.C. "Bud" Relating to the issuance of a license to hunt cougar or mountain lion; providing exceptions; providing penalties.
HB 101 62-0 (1971) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to protecting puma in this state; providing penalty for violation.
HB 212 62-0 (1971) Author: Caldwell, Neil
Sponsor: Kennard, Don
Relating to requiring a license for taking oysters with an oyster dredge; providing a penalty for violation or failure to comply.
HB 244 62-0 (1971) Author: Sanchez, Henry
Sponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to persons not required to obtain a license to fish.
HB 396 62-0 (1971) Author: Harding, Forrest A.
Sponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to including armed services personnel as eligible for resident hunting licenses under certain conditions.
HB 563 62-0 (1971) Author: Burgess, Steve Relating to the disposition of funds collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department from fish farm licenses and fish farm vehicle licenses.
HB 617 62-0 (1971) Author: Williams, Lindon relating to providing for free hunting and fishing licenses for certain disabled veterans.
HB 632 62-0 (1971) Author: Christian, Tom | et. al. Relating to declaring legislative findings and intent with regard to wildlife and fishery resources.
HB 720 62-0 (1971) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to fees for hunting licenses.
HB 738 62-0 (1971) Author: Garcia, J.A. | et. al.
Sponsor: Bates, James S.
Relating to prohibiting a person from hunting or killing white-winged dove unless he has in his possession a white-winged dove stamp issued to him, providing a penalty.
HB 828 62-0 (1971) Author: Garcia, J.A. Relating to requiring a turkey hunting license before hunting wild turkey.
HB 1496 62-0 (1971) Author: Sanchez, Henry Relating to deleting exemptions of certain persons not required to purchase hunting licenses.
HB 1559 62-0 (1971) Author: Stewart, Vernon Relating to providing fishing licenses to members of the armed forces of a foreign nation stationed in Texas on United States military bases or installations.
HB 1617 62-0 (1971) Author: Allred, Dave Relating to the exemption of military personnel from the requirement of obtaining a fishing license.
SB 39 62-0 (1971) Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Sponsor: Haynes, Clyde
Relating to permitting the use of certain seines to catch limited amounts of shrimp for personal use in certain outside waters of this State; providing for a penalty for exceeding this privilege.
SB 619 62-0 (1971) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to deleting certain exemptions of persons not required to purchase hunting licenses.
HB 42 62-4 (1972) Author: Caldwell, Neil Relating to the issuance of combination fishing and hunting license.
HB 43 62-4 (1972) Author: Caldwell, Neil Relating to increasing resident and nonresident hunting license fees.
HB 44 62-4 (1972) Author: Caldwell, Neil Relating to increasing fishing license fees.
SB 23 62-4 (1972)
SB 24 62-4 (1972)
SB 26 62-4 (1972)
HB 130 61-0 (1969) Author: McLaughlin, Jack Ray | et. al. Relating to prohibiting persons from receiving special hunting permits on wildlife management areas for two consecutive years under certain conditions.
HB 131 61-0 (1969) Author: McLaughlin, Jack Ray | et. al. Relating to charging a nonresident hunting license fee equal to the amount that a resident of Texas is charged for a similar license in the state, country, or territory in which the nonresident resides, but not less than $25.
HB 264 61-0 (1969) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde Relating to reciprocal hunting and fishing privileges between Texas residents and residents of other states.
HB 733 61-0 (1969) Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett Relating to authorizing and directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue fish farm and fish farm vehicle licenses for various purposes to the certain operators of fish farms; providing a penalty for violation.
SB 134 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to reciprocal hunting and fishing privileges between Texas residents and residents of other states.
HB 244 60-0 (1967) Author: Cavness, Don Relating to abolishing forfeiture of sport hunting and fishing licenses as a part of the penalty for violating game and fish laws.
HB 393 60-0 (1967) Author: Peeler, Travis A. Relating to forfeiture of hunting licenses for a second or subsequent conviction.
HB 617 60-0 (1967) Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al. Relating to increasing certain commercial license fees; authorizing a program for market development for seafoods.
HB 741 60-0 (1967) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde Relating to reciprocal hunting and fishing privileges between Texas residents and residents of other states.
HB 158 59-0 (1965) Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" Relating to providing a 25 cent fee for the issuance of exemption hunting licenses.
HB 65 58-0 (1963) Author: Harris, Ed | et. al. Relating to providing exceptions to the requirement of a fishing license of persons who fish.
HB 629 58-0 (1963) Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" Relating to providing for the retaining of a fee by issuing agents, who are not employees of the Game and Fish Commission for issuing Commercial Fisherman's Licenses, Commercial Fishing Boat Licenses, licenses for shooting resorts, licenses for shooting preserves and non-resident hunting licenses.
HB 1078 58-0 (1963) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" | et. al. Relating to the territorial waters of the State of Texas; prohibiting the licensing of certain alien-owned commercial fishing or shrimping vessels; making certain operations unlawful when conducted by such vessels in Texas waters; providing for enforcement of this Act; providing penalties.
SB 146 58-0 (1963) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing exceptions to the requirement of a fishing license of persons who fish.
SB 479 58-0 (1963) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to providing for a seven-day grace period following the expiration date of a fishing license.
HB 282 57-0 (1961) Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the owner of land shall not be required to have a hunting license to hunt thereon if such land be within the county of his residence.
HB 690 57-0 (1961) Author: Cotten, James M. Relating to amending a certain Act reducing the Fishing License Fee from Two Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($2.15) to One Dollar ($1).
HB 707 57-0 (1961) Author: Adams, James V. Relating to providing for the issuance of licenses by the Texas Game and Fish Commission.
SB 156 57-0 (1961) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act providing that any person may acquire a fishing license to fish in any of the waters of this state for a period not to exceed seven continuous days, the fee for such temporary license shall be One Dollar ($1).
SB 456 57-0 (1961) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending a certain Act relating to hunting by nonresidents on military areas.
HB 296 56-0 (1959) Author: Preston, George L. | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts by providing that citizens of this State who are honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces with fifty per cent (50%) or more disability are not required to possess fishing licenses; exempting United States veterans with more than fifty per cent (50%) disability from paying fees for a hunting license.
HB 350 56-0 (1959) Author: Mays, Jr., Abe M. Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the hunting by nonresidents and fees for licenses.
SB 182 56-0 (1959) Author: Lane, Wardlow William Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide a non-resident license for use only on state-licensed shooting resorts from October 1st to April 1st.
SB 17 56-2 (1959) Author: Phillips, Jimmy | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the issuance of temporary Commercial Bay-Bait Shrimp Boat Licenses.
SB 30 56-3 (1959) Author: Phillips, Jimmy Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorizing the issuance of temporary Commercial Bay-Bait Shrimp Boat Licenses.
HB 87 55-0 (1957) Author: Schram, Jr., O. H. "Muggie" | et. al. Relating to requiring a fishing license of persons who fish; providing penalties.
HB 344 55-0 (1957) Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing hunting licenses for ducks and small game animals to nonresidents and aliens upon a reciprocal basis.
HB 401 55-0 (1957) Author: Crosthwait, John L. Relating to providing for a resident hunting license, non-resident or alien hunting license, non-resident migratory bird hunting license, and resident big game hunting license.
HB 525 55-0 (1957) Author: Jackson, Jr., Robert C. Relating to permitting the establishment of a period of time, following the regular hunting season, for the hunting of deer and turkey exclusively with bows and arrows; authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to prescribe rules and regulations in connection therewith.
HB 750 55-0 (1957) Author: Shackelford, E. E. "Shack" Relating to licenses for hunting in Jasper, Newton and Tyler Counties by residents and non-residents.
HB 895 55-0 (1957) Author: Schram, Jr., O. H. "Muggie" | et. al. Relating to requiring a fishing license of persons who fish; providing for an effective date of this Act; providing for a penalty for violations of this Act.
HB 907 55-0 (1957) Author: Crosthwait, John L. Relating to providing for a resident hunting license, nonresident or alien hunting license, nonresident migratory bird hunting license; providing a penalty for violation of this Act.
HB 223 54-0 (1955) Author: Martin, Amos A. | et. al. Relating to exempting all residents over a certain age and all persons under a certain age from payment of any fees for any noncommercial hunting or fishing license.
HB 236 54-0 (1955) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis Relating to exempting all residents over 65 years of age from payment of any fees for any non-commercial fishing license.
HB 304 54-0 (1955) Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" Relating to permitting the establishment of a period of time, preceding the regular hunting season, for the hunting of deer and turkey exclusively with bows and arrows; authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to prescribe rules and regulations in connection therewith; authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to prescribe a license therefor.
HB 29 53-0 (1953) Author: Crosthwait, John L. Relating to providing for the manner and method of forfeiting, restoring or permitting the retention of certain licenses, being hunting, fishing and trapping licenses; providing it shall be unlawful to hunt, fish, trap or use fishing gear within one year after forfeiture of license to hunt, fish, trap or use fishing gear.
HB 526 53-0 (1953) Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to amending the Penal Code of the State of Texas, 1925, by providing that totally disabled veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States and any veteran of the Spanish-American War may obtain an exemption certificate; concerning hunting licenses.
HB 527 53-0 (1953) Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that totally disabled veterans and veterans of the Spanish-American War of the Armed Forces of the United States may obtain an exemption certificate; concerning fishing licenses.
HB 673 53-0 (1953) Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick | et. al. Relating to providing for a salt water fishing license for nonresidents of the State of Texas; providing for a salt water fishing license for citizens of Texas; providing a penalty.
HB 695 53-0 (1953) Author: Zivley, Lamar A. Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for certain fees to be collected for certain licenses to be issued by the Game and Fish Commission.
HB 715 53-0 (1953) Author: Dougherty, Dudley T. Relating to providing for a fishing license for all State waters; making exceptions; providing for disposition of fees and fines; prescribing a penalty for violation of this Act.
SB 49 53-0 (1953) Author: Phillips, Jimmy Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing for the manner and method of forfeiting, restoring or permitting the retention of certain licenses, being hunting, fishing and trapping licenses; providing it shall be unlawful to hunt, fish, trap or use fishing gear within one year after forfeiture of license.
SB 201 53-0 (1953) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending Statutes by increasing fees for Resident Fishing Licenses.
SB 295 53-0 (1953) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to amending Statutes by adding a provision for the issuance of hunting licenses to non-residents of this State entitling the holders to hunt migratory birds for a period of five consecutive days and fixing the fee for such licenses.
HB 83 53-1 (1954) Author: Stark, Richard S. Relating to amending certain Acts in regard to nonresident hunting license and providing fees therefor.
HB 17 52-0 (1951) Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al. Relating to requiring, providing for form issuance and effective period of and fixing fees for, resident and nonresident hunting licenses; providing for issuance and use of deer tags; providing suitable penalty for violation of any provision of this Act.
HB 567 52-0 (1951) Author: Westbrook, Austin E. | et. al. Relating to prohibiting fishing in the coastal waters of this State without a fishing license; providing for issuance and form and fixing fees; prescribing penalty and license forfeiture.
HB 678 52-0 (1951) Author: Hull, Henry A. "Salty" Relating to regulating the taking of minnows from the fresh waters of this State for the purpose of sale; making it unlawful to take minnows from the fresh waters for the purpose of sale or to transport the same for the purpose of sale or to sell the same without a bait dealer's license; providing for the issuance of such licenses by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission and prescribing fees therefor; prescribing proper handling to conserve minnows; prescribing the methods of taking minnows and prescribing a seine permit fee in certain instances.
HB 705 52-0 (1951) Author: Hardeman, Jr., D. Barnard | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts fixing the fee for a Lake Texoma Fishing License and for a Lake Texoma ten-day Fishing License.
HB 803 52-0 (1951) Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code providing that hunting, fishing, trapping and other such licenses shall be automatically forfeited upon a finding that a person has willfully or by gross negligence violated any of the laws which the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission is charged with enforcing; providing for a penalty for the violation of any provision of this Act.
HB 58 51-0 (1949) Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al. Relating to prohibiting fishing in the fresh waters of this State, outside of county of residence and adjacent counties thereto without fishing license, providing for issuance and form and fixing fees, of resident, and five-day fishing licenses; repealing all other laws, general or special or local, or parts thereof in conflict herewith; containing a saving clause.
HB 146 51-0 (1949) Author: Crosthwait, John L. Relating to providing for and requiring big game hunting license for hunting deer or turkey; fixing penalty for violation of this Act; making exceptions;
HB 181 51-0 (1949) Author: Crosthwait, John L. Relating to requiring, providing for form, issuance and effective period of, and fixing fees for, resident and nonresident hunting licenses.
HB 208 51-0 (1949) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to regulating the taking and transportation for sale and the sale of minnows from the fresh waters of this State; requiring and providing for issuance of bait dealer's license and of minnow vehicle licenses; providing an effective date for this Act; fixing suitable penalty and and licence forfeiture for failure to comply with this Act; providing an effective date; repealing conflicting laws or parts thereof; containing a saving clause.
SB 4 51-0 (1949) Author: Phillips, Jimmy Relating to amending a previous Act, conserving the edible aquatic life within tidal waters of the State of Texas; defining "commercial fisherman" and "commercial fishing boats"; providing a severance clause; providing penalty; providing certain fees and licences; defining authority;
SB 146 51-0 (1949) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to amending a previous Act, provide for a system of rating of textbooks by the Textbook Committee and the adoption of textbooks by the State Board of Education on the basis of such ratings; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict.
SB 231 51-0 (1949) Author: Jones, Charles R. Relating to regulating fishing in Lake Texoma, providing for license fees and a division of fees between Texas and Oklahoma, and empowering the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission to put the law in effect; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 39 50-0 (1947) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to prohibiting fishing in the fresh or salt waters of this State outside of county of residence without fishing license.
HB 153 50-0 (1947) Author: Overton, Jr., Andrew J. "Jack" | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code of 1925, increasing the non-resident hunting license fee.
HB 222 50-0 (1947) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry | et. al. Relating to requiring, providing for form issuance and effective period of and fixing fees for, resident and nonresident hunting licenses; providing a suitable penalty for violation of any provisions of this Act; containing a severability clause; providing an effective date; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
HB 379 50-0 (1947) Author: Crawford, Carlton Relating to amending amending a previous Act, for the purpose of conserving the game and fish resources of the territorial waters of the State of Texas; providing a penalty; providing a severance clause.
HB 211 49-0 (1945) Author: Brown, Jr., Sherwood | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by defining a "Non-resident Commercial Fisherman"; defining a "Non-resident Commercial Fishing Boat"; and providing for a Non-resident Commercial Fishing License and the fee for same; providing for a Non-resident Commercial Fishing Boat License and the fee for same; providing penalties for violation of the Act.
SB 202 49-0 (1945) Author: Carney, Howard A. Relating to providing for a Resident and Non-resident Hunting License, with certain exceptions; providing a penalty for violations of this Act; repealing conflicting laws.
SB 203 49-0 (1945) Author: Carney, Howard A. Relating to providing for an Angler's License, costing $1.10, and a Three-day Fresh Water Fishing License, costing twenty-five (25) cents; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 241 48-0 (1943) Author: Simpson, Jr., Marvin B. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the payment to authorized agents for the issuance of fishing licenses issued to those who fish in the waters of Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake.
HB 519 48-0 (1943) Author: Fenley, Florence | et. al. Relating to providing a license and permit for fishing on Medina Lake, fixing the price of same and disposing of money collected from the sale of such licenses and permits; providing a penalty for violation of any provision of said regulations.
HB 564 48-0 (1943) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry Relating to providing a special license for those who trap beaver or otter outside the county of their residence; making it unlawful to trap beaver or otter for a period of five (5) years except in that portion of the State west of the Pecos River and in Val Verde and Kimble Counties during the period January 1st to January 15th of each year; providing a penalty for violations of this Act.
HB 572 48-0 (1943) Author: Kirby, Dann Relating to amending certain Acts by making applicable to Hudspeth and Culberson Counties and to clarify the provision restricting the taking of turkey gobblers in certain Counties.
HB 764 48-0 (1943) Author: McGlasson, Eugene | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide means by which members of the armed services of the United States now stationed in Texas and others may be permitted to enjoy fishing license and artificial lure license.
HB 281 47-0 (1941) Author: Shell, J. Harvey Relating to providing for a Resident Hunting License with certain exemptions; providing certain penalties.
HB 749 47-0 (1941) Author: Shell, J. Harvey | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act so as to provide means by which the soldiers stationed in Texas under the National Defense Act, and others may be permitted to enjoy fishing in salt water without the payment of nonresident fishing license and artificial lure license.
SB 88 47-0 (1941) Author: Martin, Jesse E. Relating to providing a special fishing license for those who fish in the waters of Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake, or either of them; providing for deposit of funds from the sale of such licenses and of any funds collected as fees or penalties for violations of this Act.
SB 315 47-0 (1941) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to requiring a resident hunting and fishing license of any residents of this state hunting or fishing in the County of Tom Green, with certain exemptions; providing penalties.
SB 356 47-0 (1941) Author: Stone, William E. Relating to amending certain Article of the Penal Code providing means by which the soldiers stationed in Texas under the National Defense Act, and others may be permitted to enjoy fishing in salt water without payment of non-resident fishing license and artificial lure license.
HB 53 47-1 (1941) Author: Manning, Rushing | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas to enter into cooperative agreements with the United States for the protection and management of wildlife resources on certain national forest lands in Texas situated in certain counties to restock and protect the same; prescribing penalty for violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission.
HB 392 46-0 (1939) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al. Relating to the Counties of Mason, Menard, Kerr, Schleicher, Crockett, Sutton, Kimble, Real, Edwards, Blanco, Llano, Kendall, Gillespie, El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Val Verde, Kinney, Maverick, Terrell, Brewster, Harris, and Jefferson; requiring a Resident Hunting License of any resident citizen of this State hunting in said Counties, with certain exemptions; providing a suitable penalties for violation of any provision of this Act.
HB 683 46-0 (1939) Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward | et. al. Relating to defining a "nonresident commercial fisherman"; providing for a nonresident commercial fishing license and the fee for same; providing a penalty for violation of the Act.
HB 726 46-0 (1939) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry Relating to requiring a Resident Hunting License and Resident Fishing License of any resident citizen of this State hunting and fishing in certain counties with certain exemptions; providing suitable penalties for violation.
HB 1000 46-0 (1939) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry | et. al. Relating to the Counties of Mason, Menard, Kerr, Schleicher, Crockett, Sutton, Kimble, Real, Edwards, Blanco, Llano, Kendall, Gillespie, El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Val Verde, Kinney, Maverick, Terrell, Medina, and Brewster, State of Texas; requiring a resident hunting license of any resident citizen of this State hunting in said counties, with certain exemptions; requiring a resident fishing license of any resident citizen of this State fishing in said counties, with certain exemptions; providing suitable penalties for violation of any provision of this Act.
HB 1088 46-0 (1939) Author: Burney, Weldon Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court of Hamilton County, Texas, to provide by order for licenses to be issued to non-residents desiring to hunt quail in said county, upon payment of a fee of Twenty-five ($25) Dollars per license per annum; prescribing punishment for hunting quail in Hamilton County without license.
SB 155 46-0 (1939) Author: Moore, Weaver Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful to hunt, take, kill, pursue, catch, possess, buy or sell any game bird, game animal, fish, shrimp, oyster, crabs, diamond back terrapin, and fur-bearing animal; providing a suitable penalty for violation of any provision of this Act.
HB 137 45-2 (1937) Author: Monkhouse, Joe | et. al. Relating to providing a special fishing license for those who fish in the waters of Medina Lake; providing a penalty for violation of any provision of this Act.
HB 60 44-0 (1935) Author: McKee, Harry L. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act; providing for licenses for fishermen and fish dealers; providing a penalty.
HB 81 43-1 (1933) Author: Hartzog, Howard G. Relating to providing a privilege license for any person before engaging in the business of a Commercial Fisherman, Wholesale Fish Dealer, Retail Fish Dealer, Bait Dealer, Fish Guide; prescribing a penalty for violation of any provision of this Act; providing all license fees are annual and effective dates of licenses; providing for the effective date of the Act.
HB 31 43-3 (1934) Author: McKee, Harry L. | et. al. Relating to levying a more equitable tax upon retail fish dealers in order to correct the existing discriminations in favor of the chain stores, and giving relief to the storm-stricken sections of the State.
HB 625 42-0 (1931) Author: Burns, I. J. Relating to amending law requiring a trapper's license.
HB 836 42-0 (1931) Author: Ratliff, Dennis Pace Relating to providing for a license for non-residents of Texas and aliens, who shall fish in the waters of the State of Texas, and to provide for a license for residents of the State of Texas who shall fish with artificial lures of any kind in the waters of this State; and amend said Section 3 to provide penalties for the failure of persons to procure a license to fish where the same is required under this Act.
SB 189 42-0 (1931) Author: Oneal, Benjamin Grady "Ben" | et. al. Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide for a license for non-residents of Texas and aliens who shall fish in the waters of the State of Texas, providing penalties for the failure of persons to procure a license to fish.
HB 11 42-1 (1931) Author: Boyd, W. W. | et. al. Relating to amending certain article of the Penal Code relating to Resident and non-resident hunting licenses; providing that non-residents and aliens and certain citizens shall procure licenses to hunt; providing for a penalty.
HB 77 42-2 (1931) Author: Boyd, W. W. Relating to providing for the raising and selling of game birds and game animals in captivity; making it unlawful to stock game farms with native wild game; prescribing penalties.
HB 638 41-0 (1929) Author: DeWolfe, Homer C. Relating to providing for a shrimp and oyster canner's license.
SB 331 41-0 (1929) Author: Beck, John W. E. H. Relating to fees of non-residents for hunting in Texas.
SB 466 41-0 (1929) Author: Thomason, William Edgar Relating to hunting licenses; providing penalties.
HB 165 41-2 (1929) Author: Hines, Charles C. "Charlie" | et. al. Relating to fees of non-residents for hunting in Texas; amending a certain Code.
HB 320 40-0 (1927) Author: Wells, Sr., Howard Walling Relating to providing for a license for non-residents who shall fish with artificial lures of any kind in the waters of this State; and to provide penalties for the failure of persons to procure a license to fish.
SB 175 40-0 (1927) Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge Relating to providing for a license for non-residents and aliens who fish in the inland and coastal waters of the State of Texas and to provide for a license for male residents of the State of Texas who have reached the age of 17 years that in any of the inland or coastal waters of Texas, except in the county of their residence.
SB 267 40-0 (1927) Author: Price, Lloyd E. Relating to the fee for non-residents, and providing that the same shall not apply to non-residents who reside in border counties of other states adjoining the State line of Texas.
HB 44 38-0 (1923) Author: Finlay, Sr., James Relating to preserving and protecting the wild fur-bearing animals of this State; declaring wild fur-bearing animal to be the property of the State; providing for the issuance of trapper's licenses, and the disposition of the license fees; defining offenses and prescribing penalties for the violation thereof; and making it the duty of the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner and his deputies to enforce the provisions of this act; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 111 38-0 (1923) Author: Lackey, Samuel Cabell Relating to preserving, propagating, distributing and protecting the wild game animal, wild game birds and fowls, and wild birds of this State; defining offenses and prescribing penalties for the violations thereof; repealing certain laws and all laws, general and special, in conflict herewith.
SB 102 38-0 (1923) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to amending certain act relating to the protection of wild game birds, etc., and requiring a license for the purpose of hunting.
HB 337 35-0 (1917) Author: Swope, J. Hargrove Relating to the issuance of hunting licenses by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner.
SB 171 35-0 (1917) Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass Relating to providing for and requiring issuance of hunting license to residents of the State.
SB 310 34-0 (1915) Author: Conner, Robert P. Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that a citizen of another state or country when a bona fide guest of a state citizen in hunting on the premises or land of the latter may hunt such without payment of tax for out of State hunters.


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