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Below are links to official pages, sites, forms, or permits regarding reptile and amphibian laws for the locality described. If you find a link to the laws, regulations, or permits that need to be listed here, please add it using the form below. If you find a link to be dead, please report it.

State/Province: TEXAS
State Laws/Regulations/Licences/Permits

Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. Main Web Site
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/
Added: 02/15/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Nonindigenous Snake Permit Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/permits/land/wildlife_management/nonindigenous_snakes/index.phtml
Added: 02/15/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Texas Threatened and Endangered Species List, January 2003
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_lf_w7000_0017.pdf
Added: 02/15/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Texas Amphibian Watch Rules of "Frogging"
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/amphibian_watch/frogging_rules/
Added: 02/15/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Regulations - Nongame and Other Species
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/hunt/nongame/
Added: 02/15/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Hunting and Fishing Regulations: What's New for 2007-2008
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/changes08.phtml
Added: 02/15/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Frequently Asked Questions about Nongame Permits
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/faq/huntwild/nongame_permits.phtml
Added: 02/15/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Spring Alligator Hunt Orientation
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/planning/alligator/
Added: 02/15/08 - (Report Dead Link?)

Texas Administrative Code - RULE �65.331- COMMERCIAL NONGAME PERMITS
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=31&pt=2&ch=65&rl=331
Added: 02/20/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Species of nongame wildlife may be possessed, purchased, sold, offered for sale, imported, or exported under �65.331
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/fids/200704634-1.html
Added: 02/20/08 - (Report Dead Link?)

Prohibition on commercial activity includes, but is not limited to, the following species under �65.331
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/fids/200704634-2.html
Added: 02/20/08 - (This link may no longer be valid)

Local Laws/Regulations/Licences/Permits

Please Note: While these links may be accurate, the information linked here may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date. It is always best to contact the appropriate agency to verify the accuracy and applicability regarding laws, permits, and regulations.

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