Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 89.002

This is the official text of Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 89.002, part of Texas’s Parks and Wildlife Code — governs state parks, hunting, and fishing.

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§ 89.002. GENERAL DUTIES.

Official statutory text

(a) The department shall promote, develop, maintain, monitor, and enhance the artificial reef potential in water covered under this chapter.

(b) In carrying out the duties under Subsection (a) of this section, the department shall:

(1) plan and review permit applications for artificial reefs;

(2) coordinate with relevant state and federal agencies;

(3) hold public hearings on proposed artificial reefs;

(4) oversee maintenance and placement requirements of artificial reefs; and

(5) develop rules and guidelines, in conjunction with the advisory committee, in the collection of fees, grants, and donations to the artificial reef account.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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