Part 2.
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Chapter 53.
FINANCE
Subchapter A. LICENSE FEES AND BOAT AND MOTOR FEES
31 TAC §§53.1 - 53.6, 53.8
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proposes amendments
to §§53.1 - 53.6, and 53.8, concerning License Fees and Boat and
Motor Fees. The amendment to §53.1, concerning License Issuance Procedures,
Fees, Possession and Exemption Rules, increases the administrative fee for
certain replacement licenses, stamps, or permits from $1.00 to $3.00. The
amendment also removes obsolete references to effective dates of license fees,
and changes other language nonsubstantively to simplify and clarify the regulations.
The amendment to §53.2, concerning Combination Hunting and Fishing
Licenses, Packages, and Conservation Permits, increases the fees for the following
license types: resident combination hunting and fishing license (from $32
to $42); duplicate combination hunting and fishing license (from $6 to $10);
and resident super combination hunting and fishing (from $49 to $59). The
amendment also: replaces the term "duplicate" with "replacement" to more accurately
reflect intent; eliminates the all-purpose resident combination hunting and
fishing license, as this license no longer is available; and changes the fee
for conservation permits from $25 to $50 to correct an error in previous rulemaking.
Lastly, the amendment eliminates redundant or obsolete references to effective
dates of license fees, and changes other language nonsubstantively to simplify
and clarify the regulations.
The amendment to §53.3, concerning Other Recreational Hunting and
Fishing Licenses, Stamps, and Tags, increases the fees for the following license
types: resident hunting license (from $19 to $23); duplicate combination hunting
(from $6 to $10); general nonresident hunting (from $250 to $300); nonresident
special hunting (from $100 to $125); nonresident five-day special hunting
(from $35 to $45); nonresident spring turkey hunting (from $100 to $120);
nonresident banded bird hunting (from $10 to $25); resident fishing (from
$19 to $23); temporary (14-day) resident sportfishing (from $12 to $15); temporary
(three-day) resident sportfishing (from $10 to $12); nonresident fishing (from
$30 to $50); temporary (five-day) nonresident fishing (from $20 to $30); replacement
fishing (from $6 from $10); tarpon tag (from $100 to $120); and duplicate
tarpon tag (from $25 to $30). The amendment also replaces the term "duplicate"
with "replacement" to more accurately reflect intent; and adds the bonus deer
tag fee of $10 to correct the inadvertent exclusion of that fee in previous
rulemakings. Lastly, the amendment eliminates obsolete references to effective
dates of license fees and changes other language nonsubstantively to simplify
and clarify the regulations.
The amendment to §53.4, concerning Commercial Hunting/Trapping Licenses
and Permits, increases the fees for the following license types: hunting lease
(less than 500 acres) permit (from $50 to $75); hunting lease (more than 500
acres and less than 1,000 acres) permit (from $100 to $140); hunting lease
(1,000 acres or more) permit (from $200 to $240); private bird hunting area
(from $60 to $80); field trial permit (from $50 to $60); wildlife management
association area hunting lease license (less than 10,000 acres) permit (from
$30 to $36); wildlife management association area hunting lease license (between
10,000 and 50,000 acres) permit (from $60 to $72); wildlife management association
area hunting lease license (over 50,000 acres) permit (from $120 to $144);
antlerless deer control permit application processing fee (from $300 to $360);
resident trapper's (from $15 to $18); nonresident trapper's (from $250 to
$300); resident retail fur buyer's (from $75 to $90); resident wholesale fur
dealer's (from $150 to $180); furbearing animal propagation permit (from $75
to $90); nonresident retail fur buyer's (from $300 to $360); nonresident wholesale
fur dealer's (from $500 to $600); resident alligator hunter's (from $35 to
$42); nonresident alligator hunter's (from $300 to $360); resident retail
alligator dealer's permit (from $100 to $120); nonresident retail alligator
dealer's permit (from $400 to $480); resident wholesale alligator dealer's
permit (from $200 to $240); nonresident wholesale alligator dealer's permit
(from $800 to $960); alligator import permit (from $25 to $100); alligator
farmer permit (from $200 to $240); alligator nest stamp (from $50 to $60);
and wild caught alligator hide tag (from $10 to $20). Lastly, the amendment
eliminates obsolete references to effective dates of license and permit fees.
The amendment to §53.5, concerning Public Hunting and Fishing Permits
and Fees, increases the fees for the following license types: annual public
hunting from ($40 to $48); limited public use (from $10 to $12); replacement
limited public use (from $5.00 to $10); standard period special permit for
deer, exotic mammal, pronghorn antelope, javelina, turkey, coyote, or alligator
(from $50 to $75); extended period special permit for deer, exotic mammal,
alligator, and management hunts for deer on TPW-leased private lands (from
$100 to $125); regular (daily) permit for squirrel, game birds (other than
turkey), feral hogs, rabbits and hares (from $10 to $15); and application
fee for participation in drawings for supervised hunts (from $2.00 to $3.00).
The amendment also replaces the term "duplicate" with "replacement" to more
accurately reflect intent and eliminates the Reel Texas Adventure, as this
is no longer is available. Lastly, the amendment eliminates obsolete references
to effective dates of license fees, and modifies other language nonsubstantively
to simplify and clarify the regulations.
The amendment to §53.6, concerning Commercial Fishing Licenses and
Tags, increases the fees for the following license types: license transfer
fees for resident commercial gulf shrimp boat (from $10 to $25); nonresident
commercial gulf shrimp boat (from $10 to $25); resident commercial oyster
boat (from $10 to $25); and nonresident commercial oyster boat (from $10 to
$25); replacement license plate for resident commercial gulf shrimp boat (from
$10 to $25); nonresident commercial gulf shrimp boat (from $10 to $25); resident
commercial bay shrimp boat (from $10 to $25); resident commercial bait-shrimp
boat (from $10 to $25); nonresident commercial bay shrimp boat (from $10 to
$25); nonresident commercial bait-shrimp boat (from $10 to $25); resident
commercial oyster boat (from $10 to $25); and nonresident commercial oyster
boat (from $10 to $25); resident sport oyster boat (from $10 to $12); and
nonresident sport oyster boat (from $40 to $48). The amendment also replaces
the term "replacement license plates" with "duplicate license plates" to more
accurately reflect intent. Lastly, the amendment eliminates obsolete references
to effective dates of license fees and modifies other language nonsubstantively
to simplify and clarify the regulations.
The amendment to §53.8, concerning Miscellaneous Wildlife Licenses
and Permits, increases the fees for the following license types: scientific
breeder's permit (from $150 to $180); deer purchase permit (from $25 to $30);
deer transport permit (from $25 to $30); game animal breeder's permit (from
$15 to $75); class 1 commercial game bird breeder's permit (from $150 to $180);
class 2 commercial game bird breeder's permit (from $15 to $25); apprentice
falconer's permit (from $50 to $60); general falconer's permit (from $100
to $120); master falconer's permit (from $150 to $180); falconer's renewal
permit (from $50 to $60); nonresident raptor trapper's permit (from $300 to
$360); trap, transport and transplant permit application processing fee (from
$150 to $180); and processing fee for amendment to existing trap, transport
and transplant permit (from $25 to $30); urban white-tailed deer removal permit
application processing fee (from $150 to $180); and processing fee for amendment
to existing urban white-tailed deer removal permit (from $25 to $30); deer
management permit renewal (from $500 to $600); resident nongame collector
permit (from $15 to $18); nonresident nongame collector permit (from $50 to
$60); resident nongame dealer permit $50 to $60); and nonresident nongame
dealer permit (from $200 to $240). The amendment also: establishes the raptor
propagator permit ($60), establishes an effective date of April 1, 2004 for
all deer-breeding and related permits, eliminates obsolete references to effective
dates of license fees, and modifies other language nonsubstantively to simplify
and clarify the regulations.
The amendments are necessary because the department has determined additional
funds are needed to maintain current levels of service to the public. Fees
for the majority of the licenses and permits have not been increased since
1996. Since that time, inflation has significantly increased the costs of
doing business (such as the cost of office space, utilities, vehicles and
gasoline), and the department has added a variety of new programs and services.
The current fees were compared with various cost-of-living indices and the
accumulated rates of inflation since 1996, which is approximately 20%. Most
proposed fee increases were proposed based on this calculation, and on the
need to recoup administrative costs associated with the issuance of replacement
and duplicate licenses, commercial plates and various license transfers.
Paul Hammerschmidt, program director, has determined that for each of the
first five years the rules as proposed are in effect, there will be fiscal
implications to state government as a result of enforcing or administering
the rules. For each of the first five years the rules are in effect, the department
is estimated to realize approximately $10.2 million in additional revenues
from increased license, permit and application fees. This estimate was derived
by multiplying the proposed new fee for each type of transaction by the anticipated
number of transactions for each fee. The number of anticipated transactions
was based on transactions from the 2002 fiscal year (FY), adjusted down by
4% to reflect historic reductions in license purchases resulting from fee
increases in the past. The result derived from multiplying the new fees by
the anticipated transactions was adjusted down by 5% to reflect transaction
commissions retained by license deputies. It was also adjusted down by 76
cents per transaction to reflect transaction charges by the vendor operating
the department's automated point-of-sale system. The result, after adjustments
for license deputy commissions and vendor transaction fees was then compared
to 2002 revenue figures (also similarly adjusted) to obtain the net gain figure
of $10.2 million.
Mr. Hammerschmidt has also determined that for each of the first five years
the rules as proposed are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcing or administering the rules as proposed will be the department's
ability to maintain current levels of service to its customers and constituents,
and the continued ability of the department to adequately discharge its statutory
obligations.
Most of the license and permit fee increases addressed in the proposed
amendments are required for individual recreational hunting and fishing and
will have no direct impact on small or microbusinesses. Only the Commercial
Hunting Fee increases in §53.4, the Commercial Fishing License and Tags
fee increases in §53.6 and certain Miscellaneous Wildlife Licenses and
Permits increases in §53.8 will impose a direct cost, of any type, on
businesses. Some of the businesses affected will be small or microbusinesses.
The annual amount of the increase of the license and permit fess under the
amendments to these sections is from $5 and $60. However, there is no difference
in the cost of compliance between a large and small business as a result of
the proposed amendments. Likewise, there is no disproportionate economic impact
on small or microbusinesses.
The department does not require persons who purchase licenses or permits
to supply detailed information as to the nature or scope of any commercial
enterprise in which the license or permit is to be used. The department does
not believe, however, that there are many, if any, businesses employing more
than 100 persons that will be affected by the proposed rules. Therefore, the
department has used the cost-per-employee method for comparing the cost of
compliance for small businesses to the cost of compliance for the largest
businesses affected by the proposed rules.
For hunting lease licenses, the proposed fee increase would impose a maximum
per-employee cost ranging from $40.00 for a business employing one person
to $.40 for a business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the maximum
per-employee cost would range from $40.00 for one employee to $2.00 for 20
employees. For large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions
of a dollar lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
For wildlife management association area hunting lease licenses, the proposed
fee increase would impose a per-employee cost ranging from $6.00 for a small
business employing one person to $.14 for a business employing 100 people.
For microbusinesses, the maximum per-employee cost would range from $6.00
for one employee to $.70 for 20 employees. For large businesses, the minimum
per-employee cost would be fractions of a dollar lower than the maximum cost
of compliance for a small business.
For hunting lease licenses, the proposed fee increase would impose a maximum
per-employee cost ranging from $40 for one employee to $.40 for a business
employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the maximum per-employee cost would
range from $40 for one person to $2.00 for 20 employees. For large businesses,
the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions of a dollar lower than the
maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
For trapping licenses, the proposed fee increase would impose a maximum
per-employee cost ranging from $100 for a business with one employee to $1.00
for a business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the maximum per-employee
cost would range from $100 for one person to $5.00 for 20 employees. For large
businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions of a dollar lower
than the maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
For alligator licenses, the proposed fee increase would impose a maximum
per-employee cost ranging from $160 for a business employing one person to
$1.60 for a business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the maximum
per-employee cost would range from $160 for one employee to $8.00 for 20 employees.
For large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions of
a dollar lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
For deer-breeding licenses, the proposed fee increase would impose a maximum
per-employee cost ranging from $30 for a business employing one person to
$.30 for a business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the per-employee
cost would range from $30 for one employee to $1.50 for 20 employees. For
large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions of a dollar
lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
For game animal breeding licenses, the proposed fee increase would impose
a maximum per-employee cost ranging from $60 for a business employing one
person to $.60 for a business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the
maximum per-employee cost would range from $60 for one employee to $3.00 for
20 employees. For large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be
fractions of a dollar lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small
business.
For game bird breeding licenses, the proposed fee increase would impose
a maximum per-employee cost ranging from $30 for a business employing one
person to $.30 for a business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the
maximum per-employee cost would range from $30 for one employee to $1.50 for
20 employees. For large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be
fractions of a dollar lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small
business.
For deer management permits, the proposed fee increase would impose a maximum
per-employee cost ranging from $100 for a business employing one person to
$1.00 for a business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the maximum
per-employee cost would range from $100 for one employee to $5.00 for 20 employees.
For large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions of
a dollar lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
For nongame permits, the proposed fee increase would impose a maximum per-employee
cost of ranging from $40 for a business employing one person to $.40 for a
business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the maximum per-employee
cost would range from $40 for one employee to $2.00 for 20 employees. For
large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions of a dollar
lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
As provided for by Government Code, Chapter 2006, the department has determined
that it is not feasible to reduce the effects of the proposed rule on small
businesses and microbusiness, considering the purposes of the statutes under
which the rules are proposed.
The department has not drafted a local employment impact statement under
the Administrative Procedures Act, §2001.022, as the agency has determined
that the rules as proposed will not impact local economies.
The department has determined that there will not be a taking of private
real property, as defined in Government Code, Chapter 2007, as a result of
the proposed rules.
Comments on the proposed rules may be submitted by phone, written correspondence
or e-mail to Paul Hammerschmidt, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200
Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744; (512) 389-4650 or 1-800-792-1112.
The amendments are proposed under the authority of Parks and
Wildlife Code, Chapter 11, which authorizes the commission to set fees for
non-game stamps and decals; Chapter 42, which authorizes the commission to
set fees for resident and nonresident hunting licenses and tags; Chapter 43,
which authorizes the commission to set fees for Hunting Lease Licenses; Trapping,
Transporting and Transplanting Game Animals and Game Birds Permits; Private
Bird Hunting Area Permits and Licenses; Permits to Control Wildlife; Scientific
Breeder's Permits; Conservation Permits; and Deer Management Permits; Chapter
44, which authorizes the commission to set fees for game breeder's licenses;
Chapter 45, which authorizes the commission to set fees for game bird breeder's
licenses; Chapter 46, which authorizes the commission to set fees for resident
and nonresident fishing licenses and tags; Chapter 47, which authorizes the
commission to set fees for resident and nonresident commercial fishing licenses;
Chapter 49, which authorizes the commission to set fees for resident and nonresident
falconry permits; Chapter 50, which authorizes the commission to set fees
for combination hunting and fishing licenses; Chapter 62, which authorizes
the commission to set fees for permits to hunt in state parks; Chapter 65,
which authorizes the commission to set fees for the taking, possession, propagation,
transportation, exportation, importation, sale, and offering for sale of alligators,
alligator eggs, or any part of an alligator the commission considers necessary
to manage the species; Chapter 66, which authorizes the commission to set
business license transfer fees; Chapter 67, which authorizes the commission
to set fees for the taking, possession, propagation, transportation, importation,
sale, or exportation of a nongame species of fish or wildlife the commission
considers necessary to manage the species; Chapter 71, which authorizes the
commission to set fees for the taking, possession, propagation, transportation,
exportation, importation, sale, and offering for sale of fur-bearing animals,
pelts, and carcasses as the commission considers necessary to manage fur-bearing
animals or to protect human health or property; Chapter 76, which authorizes
the commission to set fees for the taking, possession, and sale of oysters;
Chapter 77, which authorizes the commission to set fees for the taking, possession,
and sale of shrimp; Chapter 78, Subchapter B, which authorizes the commission
to transfer a Commercial Crab Fisherman's License; and Chapter 81, which authorizes
the commission to set fees for hunting on wildlife management areas and other
public lands.
The proposed amendments affect Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapters 11 , 42,
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 62, 65, 66, 67, 71, 76, 77, 78, and 81.
§53.1.License Issuance Procedures, Fees, Possession and Exemption Rules.
(a)
Hunting license possession.
(1)
No person may hunt deer or turkey in this state without
having a valid hunting license in immediate possession.
(2)
No person may hunt species other than deer or turkey in
this state without having a valid hunting license in immediate possession
unless the person has acquired a license electronically (including by telephone)
and has a valid authorization number in his possession. Authorization numbers
shall only be valid for 20 days from date of purchase.
(b)
Fishing license possession.
(1)
No person may fish in this state without having a valid
fishing license in immediate possession unless that person is exempt from
holding a fishing license or has acquired a license electronically (including
by telephone) and has a valid authorization number in possession. Authorization
numbers shall only be valid for 20 days from date of purchase.
(2)
No person may catch and retain a red drum
over
28
inches [
(c)
Issuance of licenses and stamps electronically (including
by telephone).
(1)
A person may acquire recreational hunting and/or fishing
licenses electronically (including by telephone) from the department or its
designated representatives by agreeing to pay a convenience fee of up to $5.00
per license in addition to the normal license fee.
(2)
A person may acquire recreational hunting and/or fishing
stamps electronically (including by telephone) from the department or its
designated representatives by agreeing to pay a convenience fee of up to $5.00
per stamp order in addition to the normal stamp fee(s). This fee shall not
be charged if a license is acquired during the same transaction.
(d)
The following categories of persons are exempt from fishing
license requirements and fees [
(1)
residents under 17 years of age;
(2)
non-residents under 17 years of age;
(3)
non-residents 65 years of age or older who are residents
of Louisiana and who possess a Louisiana recreational fishing license;
(4)
non-residents 64 years of age or older who are residents
of Oklahoma;
(5)
residents whose birth date is before September 1, 1930;
(6)
persons who hold valid Louisiana non-resident fishing licenses
while fishing on all waters inland from a line across Sabine Pass between
Texas Point and Louisiana Point that form a common boundary between Texas
and Louisiana if the State of Louisiana allows a reciprocal privilege to persons
who hold valid Texas annual or temporary non-resident fishing licenses; and
(7)
residents of Louisiana who meet the licensing requirements
of their state while fishing on all waters inland from a line across Sabine
Pass between Texas Point and Louisiana Point that form a common boundary between
Texas and Louisiana if the State of Louisiana allows a reciprocal privilege
to Texas residents who hold valid Texas fishing licenses.
(e)
An
[
§53.2.Combination Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Packages, and Conservation Permits.
(a)
Combination hunting and fishing licenses [
(1)
resident combination hunting and fishing--
$42
[
(2)
replacement
[
(3)
lifetime resident combination hunting and fishing--$1,000;
and
(4)
resident senior combination--$10.
(b)
Combination license packages [
(1)
resident super combination hunting and fishing (package
includes combination hunting and fishing license plus the privileges associated
with the following stamps: turkey, white-winged dove, archery hunting, state
waterfowl, muzzleloader hunting, saltwater sportfishing, and freshwater trout)--
$59
[
(2)
resident senior super combination hunting and fishing (package
includes combination hunting and fishing license plus the privileges associated
with the following stamps: turkey, white-winged dove, archery hunting, state
waterfowl, muzzleloader hunting, saltwater sportfishing, and freshwater trout)--$25
[
[
(c)
Conservation permits
-- $50
. [
§53.3.Other Recreational Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Stamps, and Tags.
(a)
Hunting licenses [
(1)
resident hunting--
$23
[
(2)
lifetime resident hunting--$600;
(3)
special resident hunting--$6.00. Residents under 17 years
of age, residents who are 65 years old or older, and nonresident hunters who
are under 17 years of age on the date of license purchase are designated as
residents and may purchase a special hunting license;
(4)
replacement
[
(5)
general nonresident hunting--
$300
[
(6)
nonresident special hunting--
$125
[
(7)
nonresident five-day special hunting--
$45
[
(8)
nonresident spring turkey hunting--
$120
[
(9)
nonresident banded bird hunting--
$25
[
(b)
Hunting stamps
and tags
[
(1)
turkey--$5.00;
(2)
white-winged dove--$7.00;
(3)
archery hunting--$7.00;
(4)
waterfowl--$7.00;
(5)
muzzleloader hunting--$10
; and
(6)
bonus deer tag--$10.
(c)
Fishing licenses[
(1)
resident fishing--
$23
[
(2)
lifetime resident fishing--$600;
(3)
special resident fishing--$6.00. Eligibility requirements
are as follows: residents who are blind as defined by Human Resources Code, §94.001,
and residents who are 65 years of age or older and born on or after September
1, 1930;
(4)
temporary (14-day) resident sportfishing--
$15
[
(5)
temporary (three-day) resident sportfishing--
$12
[
(6)
nonresident fishing--
$50
[
(7)
temporary (five-day) nonresident fishing--
$30
[
(8)
replacement
fishing
--$10
[
(9)
Lake Texoma fishing--$7.50.
(d)
Fishing stamps [
(1)
saltwater sportfishing--$7.00;
(2)
saltwater sportfishing stamp surcharge, to be effective
until September 1, 2005--$3.00; and
(3)
freshwater trout--$7.00.
(e)
Fishing tags [
(1)
tarpon tag--
$120
[
(2)
replacement
[
(3)
individual bait-shrimp trawl tag--$35;
(f)
Collector's edition stamp package.
(1)
A collector's edition stamp package shall consist of one
each of the following stamps:
(A)
turkey stamp;
(B)
white-winged dove stamp;
(C)
nongame stamp;
(D)
archery stamp;
(E)
state waterfowl stamp;
(F)
muzzleloader hunting stamp;
(G)
saltwater sportfishing stamp; and
(H)
freshwater trout stamp.
(2)
stamps in the package will not be valid for hunting or
fishing.
(3)
Fee for the package shall be $10 wholesale price and $20
retail price
plus applicable sales tax
[
§53.4.Commercial Hunting/Trapping Licenses and Permits.
(a)
Commercial hunting licenses and permits [
(1)
hunting lease (less than 500 acres)--
$75
[
(2)
hunting lease (more than 500 acres and less than 1,000
acres)--
$140
[
(3)
hunting lease (1,000 acres or more)--
$240
[
(4)
private bird hunting area--
$80
[
(5)
field trial permit--
$60
[
(6)
hunting cooperative (less than 10,000 acres)--$60 plus
$5.00 per participating landowner;
(7)
hunting cooperative (between 10,000 and 50,000 acres)--$120
plus $5.00 per participating landowner;
(8)
hunting cooperative (over 50,000 acres)--$240 plus $5.00
per participating landowner;
(9)
wildlife management association area hunting lease license
(less than 10,000 acres)--
$36
[
(10)
wildlife management association area hunting lease license
(between 10,000 and 50,000 acres)--
$72
[
(11)
wildlife management association area hunting lease license
(over 50,000 acres)--
$144
[
(12)
antlerless deer control permit application processing
fee--
$360
[
(b)
Furbearing animal licenses and permits [
(1)
resident trapper's--
$18
[
(2)
nonresident trapper's--
$300
[
(3)
resident retail fur buyer's--
$90
[
(4)
resident wholesale fur dealer's--
$180
[
(5)
furbearing animal propagation permit--
$90
[
(6)
nonresident retail fur buyer's--
$360
[
(7)
nonresident wholesale fur dealer's--
$600
[
(c)
Alligator licenses, permits, stamps, and tags [
(1)
resident alligator hunter's--
$42
[
(2)
nonresident alligator hunter's--
$360
[
(3)
resident retail alligator dealer's permit--
$120
[
(4)
nonresident retail alligator dealer's permit--
$480
[
(5)
resident wholesale alligator dealer's permit--
$240
[
(6)
nonresident wholesale alligator dealer's permit--
$960
[
(7)
alligator import permit--
$100
[
(8)
alligator farmer permit--
$240
[
(9)
alligator nest stamp--
$60
[
(10)
wild caught alligator hide tag--
$20
[
(11)
farm raised alligator hide tag--$4.00; and
(12)
commercial wildlife management area alligator hide tag--$120.
§53.5.Public Hunting and Fishing Permits and Fees.
(a)
Hunting permits:
(1)
annual public hunting--
$48
[
(2)
replacement
[
(3)
limited public use--
$12
[
(4)
replacement
[
(b)
Special and regular permits. The following permit fee amounts
apply only to persons 17 years of age and older:
(1)
special permits.
(A)
standard period for deer, exotic mammal, pronghorn antelope,
javelina, turkey, coyote, alligator--
$75
[
(B)
extended period for deer, exotic mammal, alligator, and
management hunts for deer on TPW-leased private lands--
$125
[
(C)
special package hunts (Big Time Texas Hunts
,
[
(2)
regular (daily) permit. For squirrel, game birds (other
than turkey), feral hogs, rabbits and hares--
$15
[
(c)
Application fee. The following fee amounts apply only to
persons 17 years of age or older. The non-refundable application fee for individuals
applying for computer-selected participant hunting opportunities is:
(1)
$3.00
[
(2)
$10 per applicant for participation in drawings for guided
hunts
and TPWD management deer hunts on leased private lands
; and
(3)
$10 per entry for participation in drawings for Big Time
Texas Hunts.
(d)
Competitive hunting dog field trial permit fees:
(1)
10 or less participants--$100 per day;
(2)
11-25 participants--$200 per day;
(3)
26-50 participants--$300 per day;
(4)
51-75 participants--$400 per day; and
(5)
76 or more participants--$500 per day.
[
§53.6.Commercial Fishing Licenses and Tags.
(a)
Shrimping licenses:
(1)
Licenses:
(A)
resident commercial gulf shrimp boat -- $450;
(B)
resident commercial bay shrimp boat -- $348;
(C)
resident commercial bait-shrimp boat -- $348;
(D)
resident commercial shrimp boat captain's -- $30;
(E)
nonresident commercial gulf shrimp boat -- $1,350;
(F)
nonresident commercial bay shrimp boat -- $750;
(G)
nonresident commercial bait-shrimp boat -- $750; and
(H)
nonresident commercial shrimp boat captain's -- $120.
(2)
License transfers:
(A)
Transfers between living persons.
(i)
resident commercial gulf shrimp boat license transfer -
$25
[
(ii)
resident commercial bay shrimp boat license transfer --
$348;
(iii)
resident commercial bait-shrimp boat license transfer
-- $348;
(iv)
nonresident commercial gulf shrimp boat license transfer
--
$25
[
(v)
nonresident commercial bay shrimp boat license transfer
-- $750; and
(vi)
nonresident commercial bait-shrimp boat license transfer
-- $750.
(B)
Transfers to heirs (as defined in Parks and Wildlife Code, §77.113).
(i)
resident commercial bay shrimp boat -- $10;
(ii)
nonresident commercial bay shrimp boat -- $10;
(iii)
resident commercial bait shrimp boat -- $10; and
(iv)
nonresident commercial bait shrimp boat -- $10;
(3)
Replacement License plates:
(A)
resident commercial gulf shrimp boat --
$25
[
(B)
resident commercial bay shrimp boat -
$25
[
(C)
resident commercial bait-shrimp boat --
$25
[
(D)
nonresident commercial gulf shrimp boat --
$25
[
(E)
nonresident commercial bay shrimp boat --
$25
[
(F)
nonresident commercial bait-shrimp boat --
$25
[
(b)
Oystering licenses.
(1)
Licenses:
(A)
resident commercial oyster boat -- $420;
(B)
resident sport oyster boat -
$12
[
(C)
resident commercial oyster captain's -- $30;
(D)
resident commercial oyster fisherman's -- $120;
(E)
nonresident commercial oyster boat -- $1,680;
(F)
nonresident sport oyster boat -
$48
[
(G)
nonresident commercial oyster boat captain's -- $120; and
(H)
nonresident commercial oyster fisherman's -- $300.
(2)
License transfers:
(A)
resident commercial oyster boat transfer --
$25
[
(B)
nonresident commercial oyster boat transfer --
$25
[
(3)
Replacement License plates:
(A)
resident commercial oyster boat --
$25
[
(B)
nonresident commercial oyster boat --
$25
[
(c)
General, finfish, menhaden, mussel, clam, and miscellaneous
licenses.
(1)
Licenses and permits.
(A)
resident commercial fishing boat -- $18;
(B)
class A menhaden boat -- $4,200;
(C)
class B menhaden boat -- $50;
(D)
resident general commercial fisherman's -- $24;
(E)
resident commercial mussel and clam fisherman's -- $36;
(F)
resident shell buyer's -- $120;
(G)
nonresident commercial fishing boat -- $72;
(H)
nonresident general commercial fisherman's -- $180;
(I)
nonresident commercial mussel and clam fisherman's -- $960;
(J)
nonresident shell buyer's -- $1,800;
(K)
menhaden fish plant permit -- $180;
(L)
mussel dredge fee -- $36; and
(M)
permit to sell non-game fish -- $60.
(2)
License transfers.
(A)
resident commercial fishing boat license transfer -- $10;
and
(B)
nonresident commercial fishing boat license transfer --
$10.
(3)
Replacement license plates.
(A)
resident commercial fishing boat -- $10; and
(B)
nonresident commercial fishing boat -- $10.
(d)
Crab licenses.
(1)
Licenses and permits.
(A)
resident commercial crab fisherman's -- $600; and
(B)
nonresident commercial crab fisherman's -- $2,400.
(2)
License transfers.
(A)
Transfers between living persons.
(i)
resident commercial crab fisherman's -- $600; and
(ii)
nonresident commercial crab fisherman's -- $2,400.
(B)
Transfers to heirs (as defined by Parks and Wildlife Code, §78.109).
(i)
resident commercial crab fisherman's -- $10; and
(ii)
nonresident commercial crab fisherman's -- $10.
(3)
Duplicate license plates.
(A)
resident commercial crab fisherman's --
$25
[
(B)
nonresident commercial crab fisherman's --
$25
[
(e)
Finfish licenses.
(1)
Licenses and permits.
(A)
resident commercial finfish fisherman's -- $360; and
(B)
nonresident commercial finfish fisherman's -- $1,440.
(2)
License transfers.
(A)
Transfers between living persons.
(i)
resident commercial finfish fisherman's -- $360; and
(ii)
nonresident commercial finfish fisherman's -- $1,440.
(B)
Transfers to heirs. A license may be transferred to an
heir or devisee of the deceased holder of the commercial finfish license,
but only if the heir or devisee is a person who in the absence of a will would
be entitled to all or a portion of the deceased's property.
(i)
resident commercial finfish fisherman's -- $10; and
(ii)
nonresident commercial finfish fisherman's -- $10.
(3)
Duplicate license plates.
(A)
resident commercial finfish fisherman's --
$25
[
(B)
nonresident commercial finfish fisherman's --
$25
[
[
§53.8.Miscellaneous Wildlife Licenses and Permits.
(a)
Deer breeding and related permits. The following permit
application processing fee amounts are effective beginning
April 1, 2004
[
(1)
scientific breeder's--
$180
[
(2)
deer purchase--
$30
[
(3)
deer transport--
$30
[
(b)
Game bird and animal breeding licenses [
(1)
game
animal
breeder's--
$75
[
(2)
class 1 commercial game bird breeder's--
$180
[
(3)
class 2 commercial game bird breeder's--
$25
[
(c)
Falconry permits [
(1)
apprentice falconer's--
$60
[
(2)
general falconer's--
$120
[
(3)
master falconer's--
$180
[
(4)
falconer's renewal--
$60
[
(5)
nonresident raptor trapper's--
$360
[
(6)
raptor propagator permit--$60.
(d)
Trap, transport and transplant permit [
(1)
nonrefundable application processing fee--
$180
[
(2)
nonrefundable application processing fee for amendment
to existing permit--
$30
[
(e)
Urban white-tailed deer removal permit [
(1)
nonrefundable application processing fee--
$180
[
(2)
nonrefundable application processing fee for amendment
to existing permit--
$30
[
(f)
Deer management permit [
(1)
application for deer management permit--$1,000; and
(2)
renewal of deer management permit--
$600
[
(g)
Commercial nongame permits [
(1)
Resident Nongame [
(2)
Nonresident Nongame [
(3)
Resident Nongame [
(4)
Nonresident Nongame [
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on April 14, 2003.
TRD-200302417
Gene McCarty
Chief of Staff
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Earliest possible date of adoption: May 25, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4775
31 TAC §53.10
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proposes an amendment
to §53.10, concerning Vessel and Motor Fees Set by Commission. The amendment
to §53.10 increases registration, title, and transfer fees for vessels.
The fee increases range from $5 to $20. Transactions conducted under these
rules result in a two-year period of validity for the required documentation
affected by each. The amendment is necessary to enable the department to maintain
current levels of service associated with discharging statutory obligations
to register and track boat ownership in the state, and to enforce safe boating
and Boating While Intoxicated laws. Registration, title, and transfer fees
for boats have not been increased since 1996. During the intervening time,
inflation has significantly increased the costs of doing business (such as
the cost of office space and utilities).
Julie Horsley, acting director of budget and planning, Chief Financial
Officer, has determined that for each of the first five years the rules as
proposed are in effect, there will be fiscal implications to state and local
governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. For each
of the first five years the rules are in effect, state government is estimated
to receive approximately $3.6 million per year in additional revenues from
increased registration, title, transfer and duplicate fees. This estimate
was derived by multiplying the proposed new fee for each type of transaction
by the number of anticipated transactions for each type of fee. The number
of anticipated transactions is based on a four-year average, adjusted down
by 5% to reflect the potential reduction in transaction activity due to the
fee increase. The estimate (1) assumes that boat registration and titling
related activity will remain relatively constant over the next 5 years; and
(2) has not been adjusted to reflect the 10% commission retained by counties
(approximately 13% of all transactions). County tax assessors may realize
a small revenue increase due to the proposed fee increases.
Ms. Horsley also has determined that for each of the first five years the
rules as proposed are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcing or administering the rules as proposed will be the continued
ability of the department to adequately conduct the water safety enforcement
program and to provide efficient boat registration and titling services.
The rules are expected to have an economic effect on small and microbusinesses,
namely in the amount of fees paid by any given business. Additionally, the
economic effect on persons required to comply with the rules will be the amount
of fees paid by each person. The public cost anticipated as a result of enforcing
or administering the rules as proposed would be as follows: (1) Boat registration
and titling related fee increases will range from $5 to $20, depending on
the type of boat and required transactions.
The department does not require persons who purchase licenses or permits
to supply detailed information as to the nature or scope of any commercial
enterprise in which the license or permit is to be used. The department does
not believe, however, that there are many, if any, businesses employing more
than 100 persons that will be affected by the proposed rule. Therefore, the
department has used the cost-per-employee method for comparing the cost of
compliance for small businesses to the cost of compliance for the largest
businesses affected by the proposed rule.
The proposed fee increases would impose a maximum per-employee cost ranging
from $20.00 for a small business employing one person to $.50 for a small
business employing 100 people. For microbusinesses, the maximum per-employee
cost would range from $20.00 for one employee to $1.00 for a business employing
20 people. For large businesses, the minimum per-employee cost would be fractions
of a dollar lower than the maximum cost of compliance for a small business.
As provided for by Government Code, Chapter 2006, the department has determined
that it is not feasible to reduce the effects of the proposed rule on small
businesses and microbusiness, considering the purposes of the statute under
which the rules is proposed.
The department has not drafted a local employment impact statement under
the Administrative Procedures Act, §2001.022, as the agency has determined
that the rules as proposed will not impact local economies.
The department has determined that there will not be a taking of private
real property, as defined by Government Code, Chapter 2007, as a result of
the proposed rules.
Comments on the proposed rules may be submitted as follows: Comments regarding
boat registration and titling related fees should be directed to Frances Stiles,
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas,
78744; (512) 389-4860 (e-mail: frances.stiles@tpwd.state.tx.us).
The amendments are proposed under Parks and Wildlife Code, §§31.026,
31.037, 31.047, and §31.048, which authorize the commission to set fees
for the issuance of original or renewal certificates of vessel numbers, duplicates,
and transfers, and certificates of title and expedited certificates of title
for boats.
The amendments affect Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 31.
§53.10.Vessel and Motor Fees Set by Commission.
The following vessel and motor fee amounts are effective
September
1, 2003
[
(1)
expedited "quick" title to a vessel--
$35
[
(2)
expedited "quick" title to a motor--
$35
[
(3)
livery vessel-Class A--
$30
[
(4)
vessel-Class A--
$30
[
(5)
vessel-Class 1--
$50
[
(6)
vessel-Class 2--
$70
[
(7)
vessel-Class 3--
$90
[
(8)
vessel-transfer of ownership--
$10
[
(9)
vessel-duplicate certificate of number--
$10
[
(10)
vessel-duplicate decals--
$10
[
(11)
marine dealer/manufacturer number--$130; and
(12)
certificate of title--
$25
[
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on April 14, 2003.
TRD-200302418
Gene McCarty
Chief of Staff
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Earliest possible date of adoption: May 25, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4775
Subchapter A. STATEWIDE HUNTING AND FISHING PROCLAMATION
1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
31 TAC §65.34
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proposes new §65.34,
concerning Managed Lands Deer (MLD) Permits- Mule Deer. The new section is
necessary to expand the MLD program, which has proven to be successful in
encouraging effective habitat management in those parts of the state with
white-tailed deer, to include mule deer. In general, the new section will
function by creating an incentive-based, habitat-focused permit program to
facilitate the management goals of landowners and land managers. Specifically,
the new section will function by: requiring an approved wildlife management
plan (WMP) for permit issuance; establishing the minimum content of a WMP
in terms of landowner-supplied data and habitat management practices; specifying
the period of validity for permits and requirements for their use; providing
for the waiver of regulatory requirements in the event of extenuating circumstances
such as droughts and floods; establishing the conditions under which the department
may exercise the right to cease issuing permits to individuals; and specifying
an annual deadline for permit applications.
Robert Macdonald, regulations coordinator, has determined that for each
of the first five years that the rule as proposed is in effect, there will
be no fiscal implications to state and local governments as a result of enforcing
or administering the rule.
Mr. Macdonald also has determined that for each of the first five years
the rule as proposed is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcing or administering the rule as proposed will be the availability
of flexible management opportunities for landowners and land managers, which
will biologically benefit the resources the department is charged with protecting
and, ultimately, their enjoyment by the people of this state.
There will be no adverse economic effect on small businesses, microbusinesses,
or persons required to comply with the rule as proposed.
The department has not drafted a local employment impact statement under
the Administrative Procedures Act, §2001.022, as the agency has determined
that the rule as proposed will not impact local economies.
The department has determined that there will not be a taking of private
real property, as defined by Government Code, Chapter 2007, as a result of
the proposed rule.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Robert Macdonald, Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas, 78744;
(512) 389-4775 (e-mail: robert.macdonald@tpwd.state.tx.us).
The new section is proposed under the authority of Parks and
Wildlife Code, Chapter 61, Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act (Wildlife Conservation
Act of 1983), which provides the Commission with authority to establish wildlife
resource regulations for this state.
The proposed new rule affect Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 61.
§65.34.Managed Lands Deer (MLD) Permits--Mule Deer.
(a)
MLD permits for mule deer may be issued only to a landowner
who has a current wildlife management plan (WMP) in accordance with subsection
(b) of this section that specifies a harvest quota for both buck and antlerless
mule deer. A WMP is not valid unless it is:
(1)
consistent with Parks and Wildlife Code, §§61.053
and 61.056; and
(2)
signed by a Wildlife Division biologist or technician.
A WMP is valid for one year following the date of such signature.
(b)
MLD permit issuance for mule deer shall be determined by
the WMP as follows. MLD permits shall be issued to a landowner whose WMP includes:
(1)
deer population data for both the current year and the
two immediately preceding years;
(2)
deer harvest data from the immediately preceding two years;
and
(3)
at least three recommended habitat management practices.
(c)
An MLD issued under this subsection permits the take of
antlerless and/or buck mule deer, as specified on the permit. An MLD permit
issued under this paragraph is valid:
(1)
only on the property for which it is issued (as described
in the WMP); and
(2)
for the period of time beginning seven days before the
first day of the general open season for mule deer (in the county of issuance)
through December 31 of the same year.
(d)
All deer harvested by MLD permit must immediately be tagged
with an appropriate tag (i.e., buck tag for buck deer, antlerless tag for
antlerless deer) from the hunting license of the person who killed the deer.
If an appropriate MLD permit is not attached immediately at the time of kill,
the person who killed the deer shall immediately take the carcass to a location
on the property where an appropriate MLD tag shall be attached.
(e)
If a landowner in possession of MLD permits does not wish
to abide by the harvest quota or habitat management practices specified by
the WMP, the landowner must return all MLD permits to the department no later
than one day prior to the date that the permits are valid under subsection
(c) of this section.
(f)
In the event that unforeseeable developments such as floods,
droughts, or other natural disasters make the attainment of recommended habitat
management practices impractical or impossible, the department may, on a case-by-case
basis, waive the requirements of this section.
(g)
The department reserves the right to deny further issuance
of MLD permits to a landowner who exceeds the harvest quota specified by the
WMP or who does not otherwise abide by the WMP. A property for which the department
denies further permit issuance under this subsection is ineligible to receive
MLD permits for a period of three years from the date of denial.
(h)
MLD permit requests received by the department before August
15 of each year shall be approved or denied by November 1 of the same year.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on April 14, 2003.
TRD-200302420
Gene McCarty
Chief of Staff
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Earliest possible date of adoption: May 25, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4775
31 TAC §65.73
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proposes new §65.73,
concerning Fishing Guide License - Required Documentation. The rule would
require any person seeking a fishing guide license for use in coastal waters
to possess a valid, appropriate U.S. Coast Guard Operator’s License.
The Coast Guard currently requires persons fishing in saltwater to possess
an operator’s license, but does not require an operator’s license
for vessels in freshwater, except those that are defined (by the Coast Guard)
as navigable. The rule is necessary to clarify that persons who guide in saltwater
are required to show proof of possession of a Coast Guard operator’s
license in order to obtain a fishing guide license for use in saltwater, and
that they are subject to a higher license fee.
Robin Riechers, management director, has determined that for each of the
first five years that the rule as proposed is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications to state and local governments as a result of enforcing
or administering the rule.
Mr. Riechers also has determined that for each of the first five years
the rule as proposed is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcing or administering the rule as proposed will be enhanced boating
safety for those fishing in saltwater and enhanced compliance with current
Coast Guard regulations.
There will be minimal adverse economic effects on small businesses, microbusinesses,
and persons required to comply with the amendment as proposed. Persons working
as fishing guides in saltwater will be required to show proof of a valid Coast
Guard operator’s license prior to receiving a Texas guide license for
fishing in saltwater. Since the operator’s license is already required,
there will only be costs to those who have not been incompliance. Persons
working as fishing guides in saltwater will have to spend an additional $75
for annual licensure, which is not believed to be burdensome, even to the
person who infrequently or occasionally guides fishermen in exchange for pay
or compensation.
The department has not drafted a local employment impact statement under
the Administrative Procedures Act, §2001.022, as the agency has determined
that the rule as proposed will not impact local economies.
The department has determined that there will not be a taking of private
real property, as defined by Government Code, Chapter 2007, as a result of
the proposed rule.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Paul Hammerschmidt, Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas, 78744;
(512) 389-4650 (e-mail: paul.hammerschmidt@tpwd.state.tx.us).
The new section is proposed under the authority of Parks and
Wildlife Code, §47.004, which authorizes the Commission with authority
to adopt rules governing the issuance and use of a fishing guide license.
The new rule affects Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 47.
§65.73.Fishing Guide License--Required Documentation.
(a)
No person shall engage in business as a fishing guide in
the coastal waters of this state unless that person possesses a fishing guide
license and has paid the appropriate licensure fee for saltwater use.
(b)
No person operating a vessel or boat as a fishing guide
on or in the coastal waters of this state may be issued a Fishing Guide license
unless the person presents documentation to the license deputy that the applicant
possesses a valid and appropriate U. S. Coast Guard Operator’s License.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on April 14, 2003.
TRD-200302419
Gene McCarty
Chief of Staff
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Earliest possible date of adoption: May 25, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4775
Chapter 517.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Subchapter B. COST-SHARE ASSISTANCE FOR BRUSH CONTROL
or more
] in length in this state without having a valid
fishing license and red drum tag in immediate possession.
for the license years beginning September
1, 2000, and thereafter
]:
Effective September 1, 1996, and thereafter,
an
] administrative fee of
$3.00
[
$1.00
] shall
be charged for replacement of lost or destroyed licenses, stamps, or permits.
This fee shall not be charged for items which have a fee for duplicates otherwise
prescribed by rule or statute.
. The following
license fee amounts are effective for the license year beginning September
1, 2000, and thereafter
]:
$32
];
duplicate
] combination
hunting and fishing--
$10
[
$6.00
];
. The following license
fee amounts are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 2000,
and thereafter
]:
$49
];
and
; and
]
(3)
all purpose resident combination
hunting and fishing (package includes combination hunting and fishing license;
the privileges associated with the following stamps: turkey, white-winged
dove, archery hunting, state waterfowl, muzzleloader hunting, saltwater sportfishing,
and freshwater trout; conservation permit; and annual state park entrance
permit)--$100].
The fee amount
effective for the permit year beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter
is $25.
]
. The following license fee amounts
are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter
]:
$19
];
duplicate
] hunting--
$10;
[
$6.00
]
$250
];
$100
];
$35
];
$100
]; and
$10
].
. The following
stamp fee amounts are effective for the stamp year beginning September 1,
1996; and thereafter
]:
. The following license fee amounts
are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 2000 and thereafter
]:
$19
];
$12
];
$10
];
$30
];
$20
];
duplicate--$6.00
]; and
. The following license fee amounts
are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 2000 and thereafter
]:
. The following license fee amounts
are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 2001 and thereafter
]:
$100
];
duplicate
] tarpon tag--
$30
[
$25
]; and
, effective September
1, 1996 and thereafter
]
. The following
license fee amounts are effective for the license year beginning September
1, 1996, and thereafter
]:
$50
];
$100
];
$200
];
$60
];
$50
];
$30
] plus $5.00 per
participating landowner;
$60
] plus $5.00
per participating landowner;
$120
] plus $5.00 per participating
landowner; and
$300
].
. The following
license fee amounts are effective for the license year beginning September
1, 1996, and thereafter
]:
$15
];
$250
];
$75
];
$150
];
$75
];
$300
]; and
$500
].
. The
following fee amounts are effective for the license year beginning September
1, 1997, and thereafter
]:
$35
];
$300
];
$100
];
$400
];
$200
];
$800
];
$25
];
$200
];
$50
];
$10
];
$40
];
duplicate
] annual public
hunting--$10;
$10
]; and
duplicate
] limited public
use--
$10
[
$5.00
].
$50
];
$100
]; and
and
] other guided hunts
and TPWD management deer hunts on leased
private lands
)--no charge.
$10
];
$2.00
] per applicant for participation
in drawings for supervised hunts;
(e)
Reel Texas Adventures. The
application fee for participation in Reel Texas Adventure fishing events shall
not exceed $10 per person per application.]
$10
];
$10
];
$10
];
$10;
]
$10
];
$10
];
$10
]; and
$10
].
$10
];
$40
];
$10
]; and
$10
].
$10
]; and
$10
].
$10
]; and
$10
].
$10
]; and
$10
].
(f)
The provisions of this section
other than those contained in subsections (a)(2)(B), (d)(2)(B), and (e)(2)(B)
of this section take effect September 1, 2002. ]
December 1, 1995
], and thereafter.
$150
];
$25
]; and
$25
].
. The following
fee amounts are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 1996,
and thereafter
]:
$15
];
$150
]; and
$15
].
. The following permit fee amounts
are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter
]:
$50
];
$100
];
$150
];
$50
]; [
and
]
$300
]
; and
. The following
fees are effective December 1, 1995, and thereafter
]:
$150
]; and
$25
].
. The following
fees are effective December 1, 1995, and thereafter
]:
$150
]; and
$25
].
. The following permit application
processing fee amounts are effective beginning September 1, 1998, and thereafter
]:
$500
].
. The following permit
fee amounts are effective for the license year beginning September 1, 1998,
and thereafter
]:
Commercial Collector
] Permit--
$18
[
$15
];
Commercial Collector
] Permit--
$60
[
$50
];
Commercial
] Dealer Permit--
$60
[
$50
]; and
Commercial
] Dealer Permit--
$240
[
$200
].
March 1, 1996
] and thereafter:
$25
];
$25
];
$15
];
$25
];
$40
];
$55
];
$70
];
$5.00
];
$5.00
];
$5.00
];
$15
].
Chapter 65.
WILDLIFE
3.
SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS--FISHING PROVISIONS
Part 17.
TEXAS STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD