General
62.061 HUNTING IN STATE PARKS
Except as authorized by the commission under Sec. 62.062, et.seq., no person may hunt a
wild animal, wild bird, or wild fowl in a state park, fort, or historical park under the
jurisdiction of the department.
13.108 REMOVAL FROM PARK
(a) Any person directly or indirectly responsible for disruptive,
destructive, or violent conduct which endangers property or health, safety, or lives of
persons or animals may be removed from a park, historical park, scientific area, or fort
for a period not to exceed 48 hours.
(b) Prior to removal under this section, the person must be given
notice of the provisions of this section and an oppertunity to correct the conduct
justifying removal.
(c) A court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin a person from
reentry to the park, scientific area, site, or fort, on cause shown, for any period set by
the court.
13.109 ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS
Regulations adopted under this subchapter may be enforced by any peace officer, including
those employees of the department commissioned as peace officersunder Section 11.109 of
this code. A notice to appear may be issued by a peace officer for a violation of a
regulation on a form prescribed by the commission.
13.112 PENALTY
A person who violates a regulation adopted under Subchapter B of this chapter commits an
offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor. [Pursuant to this
section, the Parks and Wildlife Commission has adoupted the following penalities for
violations of the succeeding regulations.]
Class C Parks and Wildlife Misdemeanors: $25-$500.
For more information write to:
Texas Parks and Wildlife
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
