Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 62.062 — SEASON

PW § 62.062Title 5. WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION · Part B. HUNTING AND FISHING · Ch. 62. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO HUNTING · Art. D. HUNTING IN STATE PARKS

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(a)As sound biological management practices warrant and until August 31, 1995, the commission may prescribe an open season for hunting in state parks, forts, or sites where size, location, and other physical conditions permit hunting.

(b)After August 31, 1995, as sound biological practices warrant, and after it has established a classification system for parks in accordance with Section 13.001(b) of this code, the commission may prescribe an open season for recreational hunting in state parks, forts, or sites where size, location, physical conditions, safety, and other uses permit hunting.

Legislative history

Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 350, ch. 139, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 31, 1981; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 77, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 217, Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 1993.