Tex. Occ. Code § 1951.057 · Subchapter B. EXEMPTIONS
FALCONERS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) This chapter does not apply to a person engaged in falconry, as defined by Section 49.001, Parks and Wildlife Code, who:
(1) is the holder of a falconer's permit as provided by Chapter 49, Parks and Wildlife Code; and
(2) uses a raptor to control or relocate other birds.
(b) A person described by Subsection (a) is not considered to be engaged in the business of structural pest control.
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History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 693), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
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