Sec. 43.071. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Private bird hunting area" means a tract of land on which the hunting or taking of pen-reared birds is authorized under this subchapter.
(2) "Licensee" means a person who holds a private bird hunting area license.
(3) "Guest" means a person other than a licensee who hunts or takes birds on a private bird hunting area.
(4) "Field trial" means the hunting of banded pen-reared birds in a formal trial of bird dogs that has been licensed or sanctioned by an organization or association of bird dog clubs, with or without the awarding of points.
(5) "Pen-reared birds" means bobwhite quail, pheasant, pigeons, partridge, and mallard ducks propagated or acquired under Chapter 45 of this code.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 512, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 22, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1990.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 3391), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Chapter 43 - Special Licenses and Permits
Subchapter F. Private Bird Hunting Areas
Section 43.072. Application for License
Section 43.0721. License Required
Section 43.0722. Issuance of License; Fee; Validity
Section 43.073. Area Limitations and Markings
Section 43.074. Taking of Pen-Reared Birds Authorized
Section 43.075. Game Birds in Captivity; Banding
Section 43.0763. Application for Field Trial Permit