Regulations
- Recreational Fishing and Hunting Texas hunting & fishing regulations, license
- Boating Laws, ownership, education & where to boat
- Water Safety Digest A Summary of Boating Laws
- Commercial Fishing Guide, harvest reporting, landings
- State Parks and Historic Sites Rules & regulations
- Endangered and Threatened Species Regulations, definitions & guidelines
- Prohibited Exotic Aquatic Species Rules against transportation & prevention of spreading exotic species
- Floating Cabins Permit info, permit/& application requirements
- Permits Fishing & boating, hunting & wildlife, land & water
Documents referenced on this page summarize laws and regulations enforced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Links to actual laws and regulations:
Printables
- Alligators in Texas
(PDF 1.5 MB) - Shark: Identification and Regulations in Texas
(PDF 642.8 KB)
- Texas Turtle Regulations and Identification Key
(PDF 501.3 KB)
Public Comment
When new or updated regulations are proposed, TPWD solicits citizen input via the web and public hearings. See Opportunities for Comment on Proposed New Regulations.