Sec. 68.004. AMENDMENTS TO LIST BY DIRECTOR. (a) If the list of endangered native species issued by the United States is modified, the director shall file an order with the secretary of state accepting the modification. The order is effective immediately.
(b) The director may amend the list of species threatened with statewide extinction by filing an order with the secretary of state. The order is effective on filing.
(c) The director shall give notice of the intention to file a modification order under Subsection (b) of this section at least 60 days before the order is filed. The notice must contain the contents of the proposed order.
(d) If a reclassification petition is filed during the 60-day notice period required by Subsection (c) of this section, the order may not be filed until the conclusion of the proceeding on reclassification.
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. 67, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle B - Hunting and Fishing
Chapter 68 - Endangered Species
Section 68.002. Endangered Species
Section 68.003. Statewide Extinction List
Section 68.004. Amendments to List by Director
Section 68.005. Petition of Reclassification
Section 68.006. Permit for Taking Endangered Species
Section 68.007. Propagation Permit Required
Section 68.008. Original Propagation Permit
Section 68.009. Renewal Propagation Permit
Section 68.010. Reports by Permittee
Section 68.011. Refusal or Cancellation of Permit
Section 68.013. Disposition of Fish or Wildlife
Section 68.015. Prohibited Acts
Section 68.016. Sold Species to Be Tagged
Section 68.017. Seizure of Fish or Wildlife
Section 68.018. Disposition of Funds; Appropriations