The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved all proposed changes to the saltwater fishing regulations at a meeting on Thursday, March 23.
The changes are focused on matching state and federal regulations to streamline enforcement and compliance issues.
The following changes were adopted:
• Shortfin mako shark were added to the list of prohibited shark species for recreational and commercial fishing.
• Anglers will be required to use descending devices in state waters when a fish exhibits signs of barotrauma and match federal DESCEND Act requirements.
• The bag limit for cobia (ling) will be lowered to one fish per day per angler for recreational and commercial fisheries.
These changes will take effect on Sept. 1.
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