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Texas Statutes, Title PW

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Title PW, Parks and Wildlife Code

67 chapters · 1,496 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title PW1,496 Ch 43, Chapter 43153 Ch 11, Chapter 11135 Ch 31, Chapter 31123 Ch 12, Chapter 1297 Ch 22, Chapter 2270 Ch 13, Chapter 1360 Ch 47, Chapter 4753 Ch 62, Chapter 6253 Ch 76, Chapter 7653 Ch 77, Chapter 7752 Ch 66, Chapter 6651 Ch 82, Chapter 8247 Ch 21, Chapter 2137 Ch 86, Chapter 8633

27 sections·Filtered byTitle PW✕Ch 32✕

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.001 Definitions
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Sec. 32.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Coastal water" means those waters east and south of the coastal waters boundary established in 31 T.A.C. Section 65.3(10). (2) "Floating cabin" means a structure securely moored in the coastal water of this state used for habitation…
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.002 Applicability To Coastal Water
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Sec. 32.002. APPLICABILITY TO COASTAL WATER. This chapter applies only to floating cabins moored in coastal water. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.003 Applicability of Other Law
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Sec. 32.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Chapter 33, Natural Resources Code, does not apply to a floating cabin regulated under this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.004 Exemption
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Sec. 32.004. EXEMPTION. Subchapter B does not apply to a floating cabin owned by a state agency. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.005 Rules

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Sec. 32.005. RULES. The commission may adopt rules to implement this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.006 Nonapplicability of Chapter 2001, Government Code

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Sec. 32.006. NONAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 2001, GOVERNMENT CODE. The contested case provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Sections 2001.051-2001.178, Government Code) do not apply to this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001. SUBCH…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.051 Permit Required

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Sec. 32.051. PERMIT REQUIRED. A person may not own, maintain, or use a floating cabin in the public coastal water of this state unless a permit has been issued under this chapter for the floating cabin. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.052 Eligibility For Permit

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Sec. 32.052. ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMIT. A person may apply for a floating cabin permit if: (1) the person owns the floating cabin; (2) the floating cabin floats at high tide; and (3) the owner owned and moored the floating cabin before August 31, 2001. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg.,…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.053 Application For Permit; Refund

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Sec. 32.053. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; REFUND. (a) An applicant must apply for a permit on a form prescribed by the department. The department shall issue a floating cabin permit to an applicant who: (1) meets the eligibility requirements of Section 32.052; (2) provides the name, m…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.054 Term of Permit

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Sec. 32.054. TERM OF PERMIT. A floating cabin permit issued under this chapter has a term of one year. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.055 Original Permit and Permit Renewal Fee

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Sec. 32.055. ORIGINAL PERMIT AND PERMIT RENEWAL FEE. (a) An original application for permit under Section 32.053 must be accompanied by a permit application fee of $300. (b) To renew a floating cabin permit, a permit holder must apply in the manner prescribed by commission rule a…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.056 Location of Permit; Inspection Allowed

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Sec. 32.056. LOCATION OF PERMIT; INSPECTION ALLOWED. A permit holder shall keep a copy of the permit in the floating cabin and available for inspection by the department on request. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.057 Transfer of Permit

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Sec. 32.057. TRANSFER OF PERMIT. (a) A permit holder may in writing transfer the permit to a new owner of the floating cabin. (b) Not later than the 60th day after the date of transfer, the new permit holder shall provide to the department: (1) the name, mailing address, and tele…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.058 Purchase Program; Permit Expires

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Sec. 32.058. PURCHASE PROGRAM; PERMIT EXPIRES. (a) The commission by rule may establish a program to purchase a floating cabin for which a permit has been issued. (b) On transfer of ownership under this section, the permit issued for the floating cabin expires. (c) The owner of a…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.101 Identification of Floating Cabin

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Sec. 32.101. IDENTIFICATION OF FLOATING CABIN. (a) A floating cabin must be marked and identified by numbers, reflective tape, paint, or other means as the commission may by rule require. (b) From sunset to sunrise, a floating cabin shall exhibit at least one white light that is …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.102 Relocation of Floating Cabin

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Sec. 32.102. RELOCATION OF FLOATING CABIN. A permit holder may relocate the floating cabin, subject to department approval, and the commission shall by rule specify criteria for allowing relocation. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.103 Replacement of Floating Cabin

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Sec. 32.103. REPLACEMENT OF FLOATING CABIN. The permit holder may replace the floating cabin if: (1) the replacement cabin does not exceed the height, length, or width of the original cabin; and (2) the department approves the replacement. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273,…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.104 Increase In Size of Cabin Prohibited

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Sec. 32.104. INCREASE IN SIZE OF CABIN PROHIBITED. A person may not increase the height, length, or width of a floating cabin. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.105 Sanitation Device

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Sec. 32.105. SANITATION DEVICE. (a) A floating cabin shall be equipped with a portable marine sanitation device capable of holding and retaining human body waste. (b) Each owner of a floating cabin is liable for a violation of this section. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.106 Sewage Discharge Prohibited

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Sec. 32.106. SEWAGE DISCHARGE PROHIBITED. A person may not discharge human body waste, treated or untreated, from a floating cabin into or adjacent to coastal water or state land. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.107 Location of Floating Cabin In Certain Sites Prohibited

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Sec. 32.107. LOCATION OF FLOATING CABIN IN CERTAIN SITES PROHIBITED. (a) A floating cabin may not be located in a state park, state wildlife refuge, state wildlife sanctuary, or state coastal preserve. (b) Each owner of a floating cabin is liable for a violation of this section. …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.108 Other Prohibited Conduct

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Sec. 32.108. OTHER PROHIBITED CONDUCT. An owner of a floating cabin may not allow the cabin to: (1) obstruct navigation; (2) damage an oyster reef, serpulid reef, or seagrass bed; or (3) rest on a bottom or shoreline at high tide. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.151 Disciplinary Action

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Sec. 32.151. DISCIPLINARY ACTION. The department may suspend or revoke a person's floating cabin permit or place the permit holder on probation for a violation of this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.152 Civil Actions Allowed; Civil Penalty

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Sec. 32.152. CIVIL ACTIONS ALLOWED; CIVIL PENALTY. (a) The department may bring an action for damages, injunctive relief, and any other appropriate civil relief for a violation of this chapter, except for Section 32.106. (b) A court shall award the department attorney's fees if t…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.153 Criminal Penalties

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Sec. 32.153. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates: (1) Section 32.051; (2) Section 32.053(b); (3) Section 32.056; (4) Section 32.057(d); (5) Section 32.101; (6) Section 32.104; (7) Section 32.105; (8) Section 32.106; (9) Section 32.107; or (1…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.154 Removal of Floating Cabin; Criminal Penalty; Civil Penalty; Hearing

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Sec. 32.154. REMOVAL OF FLOATING CABIN; CRIMINAL PENALTY; CIVIL PENALTY; HEARING. (a) If a person owns a floating cabin that does not meet the criteria for issuance of an original permit under this chapter or if an owner violates a provision of Section 32.104, 32.107, or 32.108, …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 32.155 Venue

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Sec. 32.155. VENUE. The department may file any suit under this chapter in Travis County or the county in which the floating cabin that is the subject of the suit is located. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1273, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.