Tex. Parks & Wild. Code Section 62.082
Target Ranges, Managed Hunts, and Other Exceptions; Rules

(a)

The Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority may lease river authority land to be used on a nonprofit basis for a target rifle or archery range.

(b)

A member of the boy scouts or the girl scouts or other nonprofit public service group or organization may possess and shoot a firearm, bow, and crossbow for target or instructional purposes under the supervision of a qualified instructor registered with and approved by the Lower Colorado River Authority on ranges designated by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

(c)

The Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority may authorize lawful hunting on Lower Colorado River Authority lands, consistent with sound biological management practices.

(d)

Section 62.081 (Weapons Prohibited) does not apply to:

(1)

an employee of the Lower Colorado River Authority;

(2)

a person authorized to hunt under Subsection (c);

(3)

a peace officer as defined by Article 2.12 (Who Are Peace Officers), Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(4)

a person who:

(A)

possesses a handgun and a license issued under Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code, to carry a handgun; or

(B)

under circumstances in which the person would be justified in the use of deadly force under Chapter 9 (Offenses Against Public Order and Decency), Penal Code, shoots a handgun the person is licensed to carry under Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code.

(d)

Section 62.081 (Weapons Prohibited) does not apply to:

(1)

an employee of the Lower Colorado River Authority;

(2)

a person authorized to hunt under Subsection (c);

(3)

a peace officer as defined by Article 2A.001 (Peace Officers Generally), Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(4)

a person who:

(A)

possesses a handgun and a license issued under Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code, to carry a handgun; or

(B)

under circumstances in which the person would be justified in the use of deadly force under Chapter 9 (Offenses Against Public Order and Decency), Penal Code, shoots a handgun the person is licensed to carry under Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code.

(e)

A state agency, including the department, the Department of Public Safety, and the Lower Colorado River Authority, may not adopt a rule that prohibits a person who possesses a license issued under Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code, from entering or crossing the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority while:

(1)

possessing a handgun; or

(2)

under circumstances in which the person would be justified in the use of deadly force under Chapter 9 (Offenses Against Public Order and Decency), Penal Code, shooting a handgun.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 90, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 375 (S.B. 535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 375 (S.B. 535), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1302 (H.B. 3142), Sec. 11, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 38, eff. January 1, 2016.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.162, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Section 62.082 — Target Ranges, Managed Hunts, and Other Exceptions; Rules, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PW/htm/PW.­62.­htm#62.­082 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

62.001
Definitions 62.002
Computer-assisted Remote Hunting 62.003
Hunting from Vehicles 62.004
Hunting at Night 62.005
Hunting with Light 62.006
Hunting for Hire 62.007
Stopping for Search 62.008
Prima Facie Evidence 62.009
Purchase for Evidence 62.010
Exceeding Bag Limits, Hunting During Closed Season, Etc 62.011
Retrieval and Waste of Game 62.012
Written Consent to Hunt or Target Shoot Required 62.013
Penalties 62.014
Hunter Education Program 62.015
Hunting and Possession of Exotic Animals 62.016
Competitive Hunting Dog Events 62.017
Disposition of Seized Property 62.021
Sale or Purchase of Certain Game 62.023
Sale by Taxidermist 62.024
Importation of Game 62.025
Importation of Game 62.026
Importation of Protected Wildlife from Mexico 62.029
Records of Game in Cold Storage or Processing Facility 62.030
Possession of Game in Cold Storage or Processing Facility 62.0031
Hunting from Public Road or Right-of-way Prohibited 62.031
Inspections of Facilities 62.032
Penalties 62.0055
Hunting with Laser Sighting Device by Legally Blind Hunter 62.0056
Hunting with Laser Sighting Device by Hunters with Certain Disabilities 62.0061
Hunting on or over Certain Submerged Land 62.061
Prohibited Acts 62.062
Season 62.063
Regulatory Authority 62.0065
Hunting Deer with Dogs 62.066
Management of Resources 62.067
General Hunting License 62.068
Arrest 62.069
Penalty 62.081
Weapons Prohibited 62.082
Target Ranges, Managed Hunts, and Other Exceptions 62.083
Approved Instructor and Range Records 62.084
Penalty 62.101
Definitions 62.102
Controlled Killing of or Attempting to Injure Dangerous Wild Animal Prohibited 62.103
Unlawful Controlled Killing 62.104
Seizure of Dangerous Wild Animal or Carcass, Hide, Part or Product 62.105
Authority of Local Government 62.106
Exceptions 62.107
Criminal Penalty 62.0121
Discharge of Firearm Across Property Line 62.0125
Harassment of Hunters, Trappers, and Fishermen 62.0265
Transportation of Wild Animals and Birds 62.0631
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