Texas Statutes
§ 66.115 — HANDFISHING.
Texas § 66.115
JurisdictionTexas
Code PWParks and Wildlife Code
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Bluebook
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code Code Ann. § 66.115 (2026).
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Sec. 66.115. HANDFISHING.
(a)In this section, "handfishing" means fishing for catfish by the use of hands only and without any other fishing device such as a gaff, pole hook, trap, or spear.
(b)A person holding the required fishing license and freshwater fishing stamp issued to the person by the department may engage in handfishing in the public fresh water of this state.
(c)The commission may adopt rules related to handfishing.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 (H.B. 2189 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Nearby Sections
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§ 66.001
DEFINITIONS.§ 66.0071
REMOVAL OF HARMFUL AQUATIC PLANTS.§ 66.0073
RULES REQUIRING WATER TO BE DRAINED.§ 66.008
FISHING FROM BRIDGE.§ 66.009
NAVIGATION DISTRICTS.§ 66.011
LEAVING FISH TO DIE.§ 66.012
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Texas § 66.115, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tx/PW/66.115.