Texas Parks and Wildlife Code
§ 31.126 — VENUE
PW § 31.126Title 4. WATER SAFETY · Ch. 31. WATER SAFETY · Art. E. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Statute text
View on source(a)Venue for an alleged violation or offense under the provisions of this chapter is in the justice court, county court, or municipal court having jurisdiction where the violation or offense was committed.
(b)For an offense under the provisions of this chapter, there is a presumption that the offense was committed in the justice precinct and county where the dam containing the body of water is located. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by:
Legislative history
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 176 (H.B. 1222), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2013.