02-10-2004, 11:55 PM
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is revamping its licensing structure, and is asking Texans for input on how to make the system best serve anglers.[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Under the proposal, anglers could choose from several fishing license packages: a freshwater fishing license ($28 for residents, $55 for non-residents); a saltwater fishing license ($33 for residents, $60 for non-residents); or an all-water fishing license good for fresh and saltwater ($38 for residents, $65 for non-residents). All come with the required stamps.[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Comments on the proposed license changes can be made in person at public hearings to be scheduled across the state; in writing to Gene McCarty, TPWD, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744; or by email at: [url "mailto:gene.mccarty@tpwd.state.tx.us"][#0000ff]gene.mccarty@tpwd.state.tx.us[/#0000ff][/url].[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]The Commission is expected to make a final decision at its April 8 meeting. Any changes would take effect Sept. 1.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Under the proposal, anglers could choose from several fishing license packages: a freshwater fishing license ($28 for residents, $55 for non-residents); a saltwater fishing license ($33 for residents, $60 for non-residents); or an all-water fishing license good for fresh and saltwater ($38 for residents, $65 for non-residents). All come with the required stamps.[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Comments on the proposed license changes can be made in person at public hearings to be scheduled across the state; in writing to Gene McCarty, TPWD, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744; or by email at: [url "mailto:gene.mccarty@tpwd.state.tx.us"][#0000ff]gene.mccarty@tpwd.state.tx.us[/#0000ff][/url].[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]The Commission is expected to make a final decision at its April 8 meeting. Any changes would take effect Sept. 1.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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