The Texas Parks and Wildlife Code is the official state law covering Texas parks, wildlife, and natural resources. First passed in 1975, it includes rules for hunting and fishing licenses, state park operations, water safety, and conservation of animals and plants. The full text is free to read and search online. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department enforces the Code's rules across the state.
This is the base state law that sets rules for fishing, hunting, park use, and water safety in Texas. Local residents who use parks, fish, or hunt are subject to its rules.
