Sec. 66.216. POSSESSION OF HEADED OR TAILED FISH. (a) No person may possess a finfish of any species taken from coastal water, except broadbill swordfish, shark, or king mackerel, that has the head removed unless the fish has been finally processed and delivered to the final destination or to a certified wholesale or retail dealer.
(b) No person may possess a finfish of any species taken from coastal water, except broadbill swordfish or king mackerel, that has the tail removed unless the fish has been finally processed and delivered to the final destination or to a certified wholesale or retail dealer.
Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 376, ch. 153, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 73, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 1579), Sec. 1, eff. July 1, 2016.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing
Chapter 66 - Fish and Aquatic Plants
Subchapter C. Saltwater Fishing
Section 66.2011. Red Drum and Speckled Sea Trout: Penalties
Section 66.2012. Regulation of Commercial Uses of Redfish and Speckled Sea Trout
Section 66.204. Vessels and Obstructions in Fish Passes
Section 66.208. Commercial Joint Fishing Ventures
Section 66.215. Tags for Noncommercial Nets and Seines
Section 66.216. Possession of Headed or Tailed Fish
Section 66.2161. Sale or Purchase of Shark Fins