1. (a) Any person may transport threatened or endangered species to the nearest Department of Health or medical facility if the species poses an immediate threat to human safety or welfare.
2. (b) An enrolled member of a Indian tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs may possess parts of birds listed as threatened or endangered, provided the person also possesses a federal permit authorizing such possession.

Source Note:The provisions of this §65.172 adopted to be effective November 16, 2000, 25 TexReg 11289.