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TX SB1236
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream; providing a penalty.
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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
05/11/2023
05/11/2023
Crossed Over
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
Passed
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream; providing a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to prohibit the discharge of firearms or shooting of arrows from any kind of bow if the person is located in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream, or if any portion of the ammunition or arrow could physically contact the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream. The bill provides exceptions for certain activities, such as fishing with archery equipment, the legal taking of an alligator, and the discharge of a firearm to take a venomous snake or non-indigenous rodent. The bill also establishes a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor offense for violating these provisions and allows for prosecution under this law or other applicable laws, but not both.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/23 (on 06/18/2023)
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