Issue Date: 1985-09-01
Revised Date: 2020-05-27

Legal Cites

Object Type

Cash — Parks and Wildlife

Origin Date

1985 by S.B. 464, 69th Leg., R.S.

Description

A person who kills, catches, takes, possesses or injures any fish, shellfish, reptile, amphibian, bird or animal in violation of this code or a proclamation or regulation adopted under this code is liable to the state for the value of the wildlife. The Attorney General or the county attorney may bring suit to recover the value. The recovery amount is in addition to any fine, forfeiture, penalty or costs imposed under another law. If a county attorney brings suit, 50% of damages recovered are retained in the county's general fund.

Due Date

As determined by the court.

Note

Deposit of 50% to county's general fund added by H.B. 1417, 71st Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 24
USAS Title WILDLIFE VALUE RECOVERY
Receipt Category 10 – Parks and Wildlife
Receipt Type 25 – Violations, Fines and Penalties
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES