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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 1181

House Author:  Guillen

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini


            House Bill 1181 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to authorize an appropriately licensed person to engage in commercial catfishing on a licensed commercial fishing boat in the portion of Falcon Lake that borders Starr and Zapata Counties. The bill authorizes the Parks and Wildlife Department to regulate the amount of catfish taken from that portion of Falcon Lake as necessary to protect the lake's catfish population.