Thanks Linedawg for posting a summary of the EC meeting. I know it took a lot of effort to take the notes and write the summary. Also, welcome Steve and Debbie to the EC. We appreciate it.
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) issue is still not defined yet and I would suggest not doing an email campaign until our representatives get a chance to speak to LCRA officials. There may not be a whole lot to it at this time but we are going to check into it to be sure. If an email or letter writing campaign is in order then ya'll will be the first to know.
Here's the issue in a nut shell. The carp fishermen are claiming a victory because up to now the below statutes have not been enforced as they relate to bowfishing. The carp fishermen say they have convinced TPWD and LCRA to start enforcement. Their claim may not be accurate and we need clarification before proceeding.
Chapter 62 of Parks & Wildlife Code (62.081) states:
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