Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 66.0071 · Subchapter A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER FISHING AND AQUATIC PLANTS
REMOVAL OF HARMFUL AQUATIC PLANTS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
On leaving any public or private body of water in this state, a person shall immediately remove and lawfully dispose of any exotic aquatic plant on the list of prohibited plants adopted under Section 66.0072 that is clinging or attached to the person's:
(1) vessel or watercraft; or
(2) trailer, motor vehicle, or other mobile device used to transport or launch a vessel or watercraft.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 27, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 3391), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 661 (S.B. 1480), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
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