For those that have neve applied can now get your book at any Texas Parks and Wildlife LE office. Also you can access them online. The first deadline for draw in due August 5 for Alligator. You can also call TPWD in Austin 512-389-4800 to have one mailed to you. Here is the link for the online version.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild...unting_system/ For those that applied last year, should be getting one in the mail. Bob