Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 78.115 — CRAB TRAPS; REMOVAL OF ABANDONED TRAPS

PW § 78.115Title 5. WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION · Part D. CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSKS · Ch. 78. MUSSELS, CLAMS, AND CRABS · Art. B. CRAB LICENSE MANAGEMENT

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(a)In this section, "abandoned crab trap" means a crab trap located in the public water of this state that is designated as abandoned by the commission beginning on the first day of a closed season established by the commission under this section.

(b)The commission may establish a closed season for the use of crab traps in the public water of this state. The commission by rule shall designate the closed season as not less than 10 days or more than 30 days between January 31 and April 1 in years designated by the commission.

(c)The commission shall adopt rules to govern the removal and disposal of abandoned crab traps as necessary to enhance:

(1)enforcement of this chapter;

(2)the cleanliness of the beds and bottoms of the public water of this state;

(3)boating safety; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 278, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 858, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.