Tell me about the texas fishing laws. And tell me how many page is this doc

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**Short cast — Texas fishing laws, straight from the booklet you supplied 🎣**

**Document length:** *This PDF is 72 pages.* (Includes front cover, regulation tables and the back matter.)

**Big-picture legal bits (from the PDF):**
- **Fishing license requirements:** *Most anglers age 17 and older must possess a valid Texas fishing license* (see the license & exemptions section in the booklet). Exemptions for seniors, disabled veterans, and certain residents are listed — check the eligibility tables. ✅
- **Bag (creel) and size limits:** The booklet contains statewide **daily bag limits and minimum/slot size limits** for freshwater and saltwater species — detailed tables are provided (see the species limits tables). Always check species-specific limits before you keep fish. 🐟
- **Special/managed waters & special rules:** Certain reservoirs, rivers and coastal areas have **special regulations** (seasonal closures, altered bag or length limits, or gear restrictions). These special regulations are called out in the special-gear and special-waters sections — read those pages for lakes you plan to fish. 📌
- **Bait & stocking rules / protected species:** Transporting live bait (baitfish) has restrictions; some species are protected or classified as exotic — the booklet notes prohibitions and reporting requirements. If you encounter threatened/endangered species, follow the handling and reporting guidance. ⚖️
- **Penalties & enforcement:** Enforcement, penalties, and how violations are handled are summarized near the back — follow the lawful gear, possession, and reporting rules to avoid fines. 👮‍♂️

**Where to find the important pages in the PDF:**
- *Licensing & exemptions:* early section of the booklet
- *Bag & size limit tables:* central pages (species tables)
- *Special waters/regulations:* middle-to-late sections listing water-specific rules
- *Penalties & enforcement:* back of the booklet

**Mid-fall fishing tips tied to the regs:**
- Cooler water sends bass and crappie deeper or near structure — *pay attention to any depth/gear restrictions for lakes you fish.* Use **jigs, slow swimbaits, or suspending crankbaits** and fish the structure edges. 🪝
- Trout stockings (where applicable) are often highlighted in the regs; mid-fall can be excellent: check stocking schedules and bag limits before keeping trout. 🎯

Practical tip: always carry a printed or downloaded copy of the relevant pages for the water you’ll fish — special regulations can differ lake-to-lake. Tight lines — read the booklet sections for the exact rules that apply to your target water and species, and go catch one! 🎣💪

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