# Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.051: DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY CERTAIN WILDLIFE RESOURCES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.051

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.051
- **Heading:** DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY CERTAIN WILDLIFE RESOURCES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 61 / Section 61.051

## Text

(a) The department shall conduct scientific studies and investigations of all species of game animals, game birds, and aquatic animal life to determine:

(1) supply;

(2) economic value;

(3) environments;

(4) breeding habits;

(5) sex ratios; and

(6) effects of any factors or conditions causing increases or decreases in supply.

(b) The studies and investigations may be made periodically or continuously.

(c) The commission shall make findings of fact based on the studies and investigations of the department.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.001 § 61.001. TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.001.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.002 § 61.002. PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.002.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.003 § 61.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.003.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.005 § 61.005. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.005.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.006 § 61.006. CRAYFISH.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.006.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.021 § 61.021. TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.021.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.022 § 61.022. TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES WITHOUT CONSENT OF LANDOWNER PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.022.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.023 § 61.023. APPLYING CONTRACEPTIVES TO WILDLIFE RESOURCES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.023.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.051 § 61.051. DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY CERTAIN WILDLIFE RESOURCES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.051.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.052 § 61.052. GENERAL REGULATORY DUTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.052.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.053 § 61.053. OPEN SEASONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.053.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.054 § 61.054. PROCLAMATIONS OF THE COMMISSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.054.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.055 § 61.055. AMENDMENTS AND REVOCATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.055.md)
- [Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.056 § 61.056. PROCLAMATIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN DEER AND ANTELOPE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpw_C61_S61.056.md)

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