Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.126
This is the official text of Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.126, part of Texas’s Parks and Wildlife Code — governs state parks, hunting, and fishing.
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§ 31.126. VENUE.
Official statutory text
(a) Venue for an alleged violation or offense under the provisions of this chapter is in the justice court, county court, or municipal court having jurisdiction where the violation or offense was committed.
(b) For an offense under the provisions of this chapter, there is a presumption that the offense was committed in the justice precinct and county where the dam containing the body of water is located.
(b) For an offense under the provisions of this chapter, there is a presumption that the offense was committed in the justice precinct and county where the dam containing the body of water is located.
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