tx-July172026-56: 31 TAC §§65.221, 65.224, 65.226, 65.227 — Wildlife
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The amendments and new rules are proposed under the authority of Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 43, Subchapter H, authorizes the department to adopt rules to implement that chapter. The proposed new rules affect Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 43. §65.221. General Provisions. (a) - (b) (No change.) [(c) A depredation permit may be issued at any time upon a finding by the department that protected wildlife presents a threat to public safety.] (c) [(d)] Lawful hunting activities may take place on a property for which a depredation permit has been issued. (d) [(e)] The department will not issue a permit under this subchapter to control fur-bearing animals. Nuisance fur-bearing animals are addressed by Subchapter Q of this chapter (relating to Statewide Fur-bearing Animal Proclamation). (e) [(f)] Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to relieve any person of any other applicable requirements of federal, state, or local law, including laws prescribing hunting license and hunter education requirements. [(g) Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter, the department will not issue a permit under this subchapter for the killing of mule deer, pronghorn antelope, or...
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