79R5422 SGA-F

By:  Pena                                                         H.B. No. 1352



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the state policy on fish and wildlife management and 
hunting and fishing.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 1, Parks and Wildlife 
Code, is amended by adding Section 1.003 to read as follows:
	Sec. 1.003.  POLICY ON FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT; HUNTING 
AND FISHING.  Hunting and fishing are a valued part of our heritage 
and will be forever preserved for the people.  Fish and wildlife 
shall be managed by laws and rules that provide individuals with the 
continued opportunity to take, by traditional means and methods, 
species traditionally pursued by hunters, anglers, and trappers.  
Fish and wildlife management, including taking, shall be consistent 
with the state's duty to protect this heritage and conserve wild 
animals, birds, and fish.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives 
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as 
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this 
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this 
Act takes effect September 1, 2005.