1. (a) The TQC is created to advise the department on matters pertaining to the implementation of the Texas Quail Conservation Initiative, including the following:

   1. (1) regulation, management, research, and funding needs regarding the four species of quail that occur in Texas and
   2. (2) management, research and habitat acquisition needs of game birds and migratory game birds.
   3. (3) education and communications with various constituent groups and individuals interested in the quail species of Texas.

2. (b) The composition of the Texas Quail Council shall represent:

   1. (1) the ecological range of quail species in Texas;
   2. (2) landowners;
   3. (3) conservation organizations;
   4. (4) representatives of appropriate state and federal agencies; and
   5. (5) quail hunters.
3. (c) The TQC shall comply with the requirements of §51.601 of this title (relating to General Requirements).

Source Note:The provisions of this §51.608 adopted to be effective September 28, 2005, 30 TexReg 6053.