Sec. 12.116. JUSTICE COURT TO PROVIDE AFFIDAVITS CERTIFYING CERTAIN CONVICTIONS. (a) If a person is convicted in justice court for violating a provision of this code or a proclamation or regulation adopted under this code that provides enhanced penalties for subsequent convictions, the court on request shall submit to the department an affidavit certifying the conviction. The affidavit must include the driver's license number or personal identification certificate number obtained from the violator.
(b) The affidavit certifying the conviction, if admissible under the Texas Rules of Evidence, is available in subsequent prosecutions of that person for violations of the section, proclamation, or regulation under which the prior conviction was obtained.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
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