1. (a) A person described by Section 43.151(a) or an authorized representative of an entity described by Section 43.151(b) may file with the department an application for a permit to kill the protected wildlife.

2. (b) The application must be in writing, be sworn to by the applicant, and contain:

   1. (1) a statement of facts relating to, as applicable:

      1. (A) the damage or threat;
      2. (B) the feasibility of recreational hunting; or
      3. (C) the need to control overpopulation to prevent damage to the habitat of one or more species listed by the United States Department of the Interior or an agency of this state as endangered or threatened; and
   2. (2) an agreement by the applicant to comply with the provisions of this subchapter and any rules adopted by the commission under this subchapter.
3. (c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 251, Sec. 10, eff. May 29, 2009.
4. (d) The application must be accompanied by a permit application fee of $50 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more. Proceeds from the fee shall be deposited in the special game, fish, and water safety account.

Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 610, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 251 (H.B. 1965), Sec. 4, eff. May 29, 2009.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 251 (H.B. 1965), Sec. 10, eff. May 29, 2009.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1165 (H.B. 2842), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2025.