Sec. 61.051. DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY CERTAIN WILDLIFE RESOURCES. (a) The department shall conduct scientific studies and investigations of all species of game animals, game birds, and aquatic animal life to determine:
(1) supply;
(2) economic value;
(3) environments;
(4) breeding habits;
(5) sex ratios; and
(6) effects of any factors or conditions causing increases or decreases in supply.
(b) The studies and investigations may be made periodically or continuously.
(c) The commission shall make findings of fact based on the studies and investigations of the department.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 75, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing
Chapter 61 - Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act
Subchapter C. Regulatory Duties
Section 61.051. Duty to Investigate and Study Certain Wildlife Resources
Section 61.052. General Regulatory Duty
Section 61.054. Proclamations of the Commission
Section 61.055. Amendments and Revocations
Section 61.056. Proclamations Concerning Certain Deer and Antelope
Section 61.057. Antlerless Deer and Antelope
Section 61.058. Youth Hunting and Fishing
Section 61.060. Defense to Prosecution: Humane Dispatch of Certain Game Animals and Birds