Sec. 12.307. DISPOSITION OF RECOVERY. (a) Any damages for injury to fish, shellfish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, or animals recovered in a suit brought by the attorney general shall be deposited to the credit of the game, fish, and water safety account.
(b) Fifty percent of any damages for injury to fish, shellfish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, or animals recovered in a suit brought by a county attorney shall be deposited in the general fund of the county. The remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the game, fish, and water safety account.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 73, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department
Chapter 12 - Powers and Duties Concerning Wildlife
Section 12.301. Liability for Value of Fish, Shellfish, Reptile, Amphibian, Bird, or Animal
Section 12.302. Value of Fish, Shellfish, Reptile, Amphibian, Bird, or Animal
Section 12.303. Civil Suit for Recovery of Value
Section 12.304. More Than One Defendant
Section 12.305. Recovery of Value in Addition to Fine
Section 12.306. Both Civil Suit and Criminal Prosecution Permissible