Sec. 12.105. SUITS. (a) The department may file complaints in the name of the State of Texas to recover fines and penalties for violations of the laws relating to game, birds, and fish.
(b) The department may file a complaint and commence proceedings against an individual for violation of the laws relating to game, birds, and fish without the approval of the county attorney of the county in which the proceedings are brought. The department is not required to furnish security for costs for proceedings under this subsection.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department
Chapter 12 - Powers and Duties Concerning Wildlife
Subchapter B. Enforcement Powers
Section 12.102. Inspection of Wildlife Resources
Section 12.1025. Risk-Based Inspections of Nonrecreational Authorization Holders
Section 12.103. Entering Land; Use of Information Obtained by Entry; Civil Penalty
Section 12.104. Right to Search and Inspect
Section 12.106. Notice to Appear
Section 12.107. Remission of Fines
Section 12.109. Confiscation and Disposition of Aquatic Products
Section 12.110. Disposition of Confiscated Game
Section 12.1101. Seizure and Disposal of Certain Animals' Pelts and Carcasses
Section 12.1104. Removal and Disposal of Abandoned Fishing Device
Section 12.1105. Seizure and Disposition of Unlawful Fishing Devices
Section 12.1106. Seizure and Disposition of Contraband; Immunity
Section 12.113. Coastal Survey Charts Admissible
Section 12.114. Driver's License or Personal Identification Certificate Required
Section 12.116. Justice Court to Provide Affidavits Certifying Certain Convictions
Section 12.119. Violation of Commission Rule on Possession of License; Penalty