Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 1828 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to authorize justice courts to adjudicate offenses that are punishable by the seizure of property used in poaching. The act also authorizes a court convicting a person of certain hunting violations to order any weapon or personal property used in the commission of the offense to be destroyed or forfeited to the Parks and Wildlife Department. In addition, House Bill 1828 authorizes the department to use, sell, transfer, or destroy the seized property, exempts vehicles, aircrafts, and vessels from seizure, and requires that any sale proceeds be deposited in the game, fish, and water safety account.