Sec. 12.106. NOTICE TO APPEAR. (a) Any peace officer of this state or a political subdivision of this state or an authorized employee of the department who arrests a person for a violation of this code or a regulation of the commission adopted under this code may deliver to the alleged violator a written notice to appear before the justice court, county court, or another court having jurisdiction of the offense not later than 15 days after the date of the alleged violation.
(b) On signing the written notice to appear and thereby promising to appear as provided in the notice, the alleged violator shall be released.
(c) A person who fails to appear for a violation of this code or a regulation of the commission adopted under this code within the time specified in the written notice commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor, and a warrant for the arrest of the alleged violator may be issued.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 338, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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