Sec. 66.115. HANDFISHING. (a) In this section, "handfishing" means fishing for catfish by the use of hands only and without any other fishing device such as a gaff, pole hook, trap, or spear.
(b) A person holding the required fishing license and freshwater fishing stamp issued to the person by the department may engage in handfishing in the public fresh water of this state.
(c) The commission may adopt rules related to handfishing.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 (H.B. 2189), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing
Chapter 66 - Fish and Aquatic Plants
Subchapter B. Fresh Water Fishing
Section 66.102. Placing Prohibited Devices in Public Water
Section 66.110. Screens to Protect Fish
Section 66.111. Sale and Purchase of Certain Fish
Section 66.114. Game and Nongame Fish Defined: Commission Proclamation