Sec. 44.013. USE OF PURCHASED GAME ANIMALS. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, game animals listed in Subdivision (2) of Section 44.006 of this code may be purchased or received in this state only for the purpose of liberation for stocking purposes or holding for propagation purposes. All game animals listed in Subdivision (2) of Section 44.006 of this code and increase from those game animals are under the full force of the laws of this state pertaining to wild game and the game animals may be held in captivity for propagation in this state only after a license is issued by the department under this chapter.
(b) Any game animal may be held, taken, or received for scientific and zoological purposes under a permit issued by the department pursuant to Section 43.022 of this code.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 54, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Chapter 44 - Game Breeder's License
Section 44.002. License Requirement
Section 44.003. Game Breeder's License
Section 44.004. Reissuance of License
Section 44.006. License Privileges
Section 44.008. Enclosure Size
Section 44.010. Shipment of Game Animals
Section 44.011. Purchase and Sale of Live Game Animals
Section 44.012. Sale During Open Season
Section 44.0125. Prohibited Acts
Section 44.013. Use of Purchased Game Animals
Section 44.014. Application of General Laws