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The Zebra Mussel Threat - Texas Parks Wildlife Department The first Texas zebra mussel infestation was found in Lake Texoma in 2009 and quagga mussels were first detected in Texas in Lake Amistad in 2021 TPWD and partners closely monitor “positive” and “suspect” lakes, as well as other lakes we consider high risk for invasive mussel introductions
Hello Zebra Mussels. Goodbye Texas Lakes. Possession or transportation of zebra or quagga mussels in Texas is a Class C misdemeanor for the first offense, punishable by a fine of up to $500 Repeat offenses can be elevated to a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, jail time up to 180 days, or both
Texas | National Invasive Species Information Center In addition to being the first detection of quagga mussels in Texas waters, this is also the first finding of any invasive mussel species in the Rio Grande basin
CDFW Purchase a Quagga Sticker (Mussel Fee Sticker) Here Unless used exclusively in marine (salt) waters or specifically exempted by law, owners of motorized recreational vessels used in freshwater are mandated by law to display a current sticker The fee for the sticker is $16 and expires at the same time as the vessel registration renewal sticker
Texas Parks Wildlife Department: Aquatic Invasives In Texas, it is unlawful to possess or transport ZQM dead or alive, even unknowingly Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is here to help boat owners avoid costly citations by properly decontaminating and drying their boats before moving them to another lake
Boat Title, Registration ID Requirements - Texas Parks Wildlife . . . For vessels boats purchased in Texas or brought into Texas Numbers and Decals on Vessels Rules for TX number, decals, motor serial numbers and MSD certification decals Ownership Transfer Sale, removal, abandonment or destruction of boat outboard motor Office Locations List of locations for registration and titles for boats and outboard motors
Clean, Drain Dry: Stop Zebra Mussels! - Texas Invasives Possession or transportation of zebra or quagga mussels in Texas is illegal Boaters must also drain all water from their boats, including live wells, bait buckets, bilges, motors and any other receptacles or water intake systems before leaving or approaching public waters
Registration Requirements - Texas Parks Wildlife Department Effective January 1, 2004, vessels documented by the U S Coast Guard are required to have state registration Pilot or crew boats transporting freight, supplies, or personnel to or from cargo ships, freighters, or offshore oil infrastructure
Zebra Mussel Prevention for Marinas: Recommended Practices and . . . Yes, our marina is located on a zebra mussel infested positive reservoir Contact TPWD [Call TPWD hotline at 512-389-4848 or Brian Van Zee, TPWD Regional Director, 254-867-7974] to coordinate inspection and obtain guidance on decontamination to ensure the boat does not transport an invasive species