Tracy-I believe it goes into effect on September 1, 2006. It will be up for renewal in a year. TPWD Commissioners really debated over the passage of this regulation.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business...ons_committee/
Don't have a clue on the other. I've only seen one catfish while bowfishing.
I bet Mr. Collier can tell you!