Exotic Species Possession and/or Transport Forms

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Permits are required to possess or transport regulated aquatic species. For the complete rules, please see Texas Administrative Code Title 31 Chapter 57A: Harmful or Potentially Harmful Fish, Shellfish, and Aquatic Plants.

For questions about permits, contact IFpermits@tpwd.texas.gov

• Aquatic Vegetation Removal Permit (PWD-1029) (PDF 233.5 KB)
• Exotic Species Permit (PWD-1026) (PDF 183.6 KB) (for commercial and agricultural operations)
  • Emergency Plan for Exotic Species Permit (PWD-1421) (PDF 148.5 KB)
• Exotic Species Permit Renewal (PWD-1026A) (PDF 168.3 KB) (for commercial and agricultural operations)
  • Permit Applicants Addendum (PWD 1420) (PDF 155.5 KB)
• Exotic Species Permit Annual Report - Fish (PWD-1381) (PDF 346.5 KB)
• Exotic Species Permit Annual Report - Shrimp (PWD-1382) (PDF 274.1 KB)
• Exotic Species Transport Invoice (PWD-1368) (PDF 109.7 KB)
• Exotic Species Facility Inspection Report (PWD-1367) (PDF 124.3 KB) (to be completed by TPWD inspector)
• Exotic Species Research Permit (PWD-1021) (PDF 151.1 KB) (for universities)
• Exotic Species Research Permit Renewal (PWD-1022) (PDF 170.5 KB)
• Exotic Species Zoological Permit (PWD-1023) (PDF 15.9 KB) (for zoos and exhibits)
• Exotic Species Zoological Permit Renewal (PWD-1024) (PDF 257.5 KB)
• Permit to Stock Triploid Grass Carp
  • Application Form (PWD-241) (PDF 86.9 KB)
  • Instructions (PWD-241d, includes Triploid Grass Carp Information Sheet) (PDF 413.9 KB)
• Triploid Grass Carp Possession Notification Form (PDF 17.9 KB)
• Permit to Transport Exotic Species (PWD-1028) (PDF 14 KB)
  • Annual Report for Interstate Transport (PDF 191.4 KB)
• Water Spinach Permit (PWD-1283) (PDF 85.8 KB)
• Water Spinach Facility Inspection Report (PWD-1283A) (PDF 16.8 KB) (to be completed by TPWD inspector)
• Water Spinach Growers Quarterly Report (PWD-1283B) (PDF 16.6 KB)
• Water Spinach Emergency Plan (PWD-1283C) (PDF 13.5 KB)